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F66 VEW

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 VEW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension rubbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 113,250 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Fail 22 May 2017 113,250 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 113,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 112,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 112,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,833 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 112,833 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front two tyres perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 112,700 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front two tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 112,619 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 112,612 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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F66 VEW is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 F66 VEW, 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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F66 VEW is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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