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H18 DCT

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DCT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 116,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,487 miles

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

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

side repeaters glued on

Fail 13 Aug 2010 107,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,177 miles

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

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

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

both rear subframe bushes breaking away from bondings (as marked).

both steering rack mounting bushes worn slight movement.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 104,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear subframe bushes breaking away from bondings (as marked).

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,352 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes split (marked ).

Slight play in both front wheel bearings .

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,466 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 95,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension creaking? when brakes applied under pressure when driven.

offside front (dim/dip) sidelight inoperative

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,250 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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H18 DCT is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H18 DCT, 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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H18 DCT is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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