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H742 HHK

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,772 mi
Last recorded86,772 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 HHK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,772 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,771 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,283 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,692 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 75,692 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,368 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded On lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded On lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,627 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both on lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 55,627 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded Both on lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,485 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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H742 HHK is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H742 HHK, 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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What year was H742 HHK registered?

H742 HHK is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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