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A7 LWD

1993 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Sovereign106,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LWD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 139,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 138,067 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,858 miles

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r + n/s/f inner wheel arches

Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,858 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r + n/s/f inner wheel arches

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,779 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 126,136 miles

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion both front inner sills not in a prescribed area

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + all inner wheel arches

Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion both front inner sills not in a prescribed area

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + all inner wheel arches

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,835 miles

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion n/s/f inner sill not a prescribed area

corrosion not through all skins outer sills

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 122,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion n/s/f inner sill not a prescribed area

corrosion not through all skins outer sills

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,413 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

some play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,830 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

front sub frame n/s/r bush heavily split on limit

play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,182 miles

engine light on dash

nearside front upper wish bone, front bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine light on dash

nearside front upper wish bone, front bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,900 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

engine light on

n/s/f lower suspension arm lower bushes split

o/s/f top suspension arm front bush split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

some play in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shocker leaking

all coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

engine light on

n/s/f lower suspension arm lower bushes split

o/s/f top suspension arm front bush split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

some play in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pad warning wire broken n/s/f warning lamp on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,873 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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A7 LWD is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 106,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 LWD, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 LWD is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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