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F355 OPK

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 OPK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,629 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,620 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,581 miles

Engine oil leak

Oil leak from diff

Patchy surface corrosion to both outter body sills

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,496 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Patcht surface corrosion to both outter body sills

Repairs have been carried out to both outter body sills

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,020 miles

nearside front sill hold

offside front floor hold

Fail 13 Sep 2012

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sill hold

offside front floor hold

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,385 miles

engine oil under car

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 99,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion at offside front under car body

Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,071 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 98,008 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade smears a bit.

Offside front brake is slightly binding.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,150 miles

Nearside rear position/stop lamp lens' is a bit pale.

Offside headlamp aim is on upper limit,while nearside is on lower limit.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 95,150 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear position/stop lamp lens' is a bit pale.

Offside headlamp aim is on upper limit,while nearside is on lower limit.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,239 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 10 Aug 2007 89,282 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 83,341 miles

1. rear diff, leaking oil close to rear brake pads and discs † †2. rear brake pads worn low † †3. nearside front inner main beam unit not working † †4. gear box rear oil seal leaking † †5. offside rearmost exhaust box ,baffles loose and rattles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,341 miles

1. rear diff, leaking oil close to rear brake pads and discs † †2. rear brake pads worn low † †3. nearside front inner main beam unit not working † †4. gear box rear oil seal leaking † †5. offside rearmost exhaust box ,baffles loose and rattles

Pass 28 Jul 2005 77,957 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 77,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F355 OPK is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 87,065 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 F355 OPK, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F355 OPK is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 October 1989.

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