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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Coolant leak
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel breather pipe loose in wheel arch
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS SLOW (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
BATTORY FLAT
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
WATER LEAK
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheelhouse has holes in cover panel
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park too high (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheelhouse has holes in cover panel
Nearside Front floor holed
Nearside Front wheel house holed at lower rear
Offside Front wheel house holed at lower rear
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (inoperative) (8.2.3)
Nearside Front floor holed
Nearside Front wheel house holed at lower rear
Offside Front wheel house holed at lower rear
ADVISE HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED DUE TO LAMP CONDITION
CORROSION AT REAR OF BOTH SILL AT ARCH
REDUCED DIP BEAM OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS DUE TO CORROSION INTERNALLY
nearside front lower panel holed with corrosion
rear coil springs corroded
rear floor panel/spare wheel carrier holed with corrosion outwith any prescribed areas
several areas of corrosion on bodywork
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
nearside front outer lower panel holed with corrosion.
rear floor panel/ spare wheel carrier holed with corrosion but outwith any prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HOSE CORRODED ABOVE MUDFLAP ON COVER PANEL
SILL CORRODED AT REAR OF OFFSIDE
BOOT FLOOR CORRODED TO EXCESS ACROSS COMPLETE WIDTH
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust clamp is insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear wheel stiff to turn
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust clamp is insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear wheel stiff to turn
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear valens hold
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
n/s/f***sill hold
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DAMPNESS AT POWER STEERING RACK AND SUMP
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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B8 FOK is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
Across all 1986 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 87,634 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 B8 FOK, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B8 FOK is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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