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H789 LJO

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 LJO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly damaged and slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 84,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,026 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

wipers

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,781 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

oill leak

brake warning light comes on when brakes applied

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,611 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,341 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,755 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

boot corroded and holed

brake discs corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,484 miles

rear boot lid corroded

damage to nearside front wing and front bumper

Fail 10 Oct 2009 78,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

damage to nearside front wing and front bumper

rear boot lid corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,690 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,467 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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H789 LJO is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H789 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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H789 LJO is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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