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H146 HKJ

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 HKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,322 miles

N/s and o/s lower suspension ball joint rubber slightly split.

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all repairs for corrosion have been undersealed

cracks in rear propshaft joint

slight corrosion to offside front wing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cracks in rear propshaft joint

slight corrosion to offside front wing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,748 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel and brake pipes have surface rust ( front to rear )

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel and brake pipes have surface rust ( front to rear )

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2009 76,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 76,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,481 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dampness around power steering no leaks found in test.reccomend further investigation

diff oil leak

temp repair brake pedal rubber must be replaced

Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dampness around power steering no leaks found in test.reccomend further investigation

diff oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2006 62,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake pads appear to b e getting low

slight binding to o/s/f wheel

slight diff oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake pads appear to b e getting low

slight binding to o/s/f wheel

slight diff oil leak

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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H146 HKJ is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 H146 HKJ, 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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H146 HKJ is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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