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F646 JBA

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 JBA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 103,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F646 JBA is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F646 JBA, 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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What year was F646 JBA registered?

F646 JBA is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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