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F855 OUU

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,840 mi
Last recorded104,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 OUU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,840 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 102,873 miles

slight play rack bushes

Fail 13 May 2010 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play rack bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,143 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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F855 OUU is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F855 OUU, 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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What year was F855 OUU registered?

F855 OUU is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F855 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F855 OUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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