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BT51 CSO

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,030 mi
Last recorded167,030 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CSO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 167,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 162,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,215 miles

All brake pipes heavily painted/greased

Pass 11 Jun 2014 156,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 153,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 153,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 148,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in both rear hub assembly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2012 148,866 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in both rear hub assembly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 139,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs and pads slightly worn

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

strong advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 139,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs and pads slightly worn

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

strong advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 129,009 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 118,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 109,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 97,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,572 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 87,572 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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BT51 CSO is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 BT51 CSO, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT51 CSO registered?

BT51 CSO is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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