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F169 AAH

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,453 mi
Last recorded49,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF169 AAH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,940 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,284 miles

front sub frame mountings have been well greased

Fail 5 Feb 2014 47,284 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front sub frame mountings have been well greased

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,708 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Park brake lever, long travel.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,040 miles

Oil weep around gearbox.

Oil weep from pipe adjacent radiator.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear driveshaft u/j, slight leak of lubricant.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential, slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,338 miles

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

Front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lights suspect connection.

Steering rack bushes worn.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,335 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front flexy unions corroded.

front coil spring corroded.

front flexy unions corroded

steering rack bushes worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,636 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F169 AAH is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,130 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 F169 AAH, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F169 AAH is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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