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A17 TLK

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,583 mi
Last recorded105,583 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TLK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,583 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust mountings perished

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack mountings slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust mountings perished

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack mountings slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 85,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside centre floor corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 72,459 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,459 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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A17 TLK is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 TLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 TLK registered?

A17 TLK is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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