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H114 VDS

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 VDS
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

car undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,753 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,753 miles

Fuel pipe leaking both front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and rear springs corroded

both front and rear subframes slightly corroded

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,698 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,476 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

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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H114 VDS is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,896 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 H114 VDS, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H114 VDS registered?

H114 VDS is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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