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G271 JJW

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,676 mi
Last recorded131,676 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 JJW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 131,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from from steering rack when going lock to lock

Fail 9 Aug 2012 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from from steering rack when going lock to lock

Pass 22 Jul 2011 127,082 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 127,082 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 126,504 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 114,635 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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G271 JJW is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 104,177 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 G271 JJW, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G271 JJW is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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