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H208 GPJ

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,464 mi
Last recorded148,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 GPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,464 miles

Wheel arches rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2018 148,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel arches rusty

Pass 20 May 2017 147,521 miles

Oil leak

Underside rusty and poor in places

Pass 28 May 2016 145,524 miles

all shocks poor / slight leak

coil springs rusty

head light pattens poor

oil leak

play in suspension

rear bumper damage

suspension rubbers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,031 miles

all tyres poor

oil leak

play in suspension

rear shocks poor / worn

wiper poor

Pass 5 Jun 2014 139,960 miles

oil leak

underside of car rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underside of car rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 137,628 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

all tyres poor

play in wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,843 miles

both rear tyres are worn very close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 133,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are worn very close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2011 130,902 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 130,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chip in n/s/f headlamp glass

front and rear coil springs corroding

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

slight play in steering

Pass 7 May 2010 126,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 122,726 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 118,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 114,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 110,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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H208 GPJ is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H208 GPJ, 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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H208 GPJ is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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