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HIL 7010

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7010
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,395 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 131,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside bottom balljoint gaiter split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 118,050 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 18 Sep 2010 118,046 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2009 111,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 106,633 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front end needs tracking

Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,628 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front end needs tracking

Pass 5 Dec 2007 94,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front tyre small cut in side wall

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 85,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,919 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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HIL 7010 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 HIL 7010, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIL 7010 registered?

HIL 7010 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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