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G278 OKJ

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 OKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all front drop link bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all front drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

o/s headlight reflector slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,858 miles

front drop link bushes worn

n/s/r front shock slightly damp

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,536 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,415 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,996 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,832 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,348 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2009 96,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G278 OKJ is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G278 OKJ, 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 G278 OKJ registered?

G278 OKJ is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G278 OKJ safe to buy?

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