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GJ51 TGN

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TGN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front inner wing and chassis slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front inner wing and chassis rail badly corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,619 miles

Front wiper blade slightly perrished

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,619 miles

Front wiper blade slightly perrished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,514 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,258 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,732 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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GJ51 TGN is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 GJ51 TGN, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ51 TGN registered?

GJ51 TGN is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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