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F473 TPF

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 TPF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,881 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 93,767 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 93,752 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front floors corroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 93,668 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,786 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 92,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 90,865 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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F473 TPF is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F473 TPF, 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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F473 TPF is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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