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G787 DPC

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,913 mi
Last recorded170,913 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 DPC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2008 170,913 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 166,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 166,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2007 166,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 159,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

has a hole in front nearside sill

Fail 16 Jan 2006 159,049 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

has a hole in front near side sill

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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G787 DPC is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G787 DPC, 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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What year was G787 DPC registered?

G787 DPC is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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