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H847 YYW

1990 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Sovereign104,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 YYW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2007 68,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

severe oil leak from rear diff

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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H847 YYW is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H847 YYW, 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 H847 YYW registered?

H847 YYW is a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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