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H290 LJO

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,779 mi
Last recorded203,779 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 LJO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 203,779 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK JOINTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside WASHER JET DAMAGED BUT STILL FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 201,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 201,048 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 199,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 198,764 miles

drive belt worn

Pass 21 Sep 2020 198,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 198,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 196,330 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 196,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 192,901 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 192,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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H290 LJO is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H290 LJO, 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 H290 LJO registered?

H290 LJO is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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