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J209 RVP

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,298 mi
Last recorded120,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 RVP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wing slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,279 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,261 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 78,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,026 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 71,026 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 10 May 2008 62,595 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

possible fuel leak from breather hose next to passenger side rear jacking point

rear brake pads are wearing low approx 2-3mm remaining

Pass 9 May 2007 53,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,911 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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J209 RVP is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J209 RVP, 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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J209 RVP is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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