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J20 LTA

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LTA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,154 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some wear upper nearside front shock absorber top bush

Fail 31 May 2018 138,154 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some wear upper nearside front shock absorber top bush

Pass 31 May 2017 133,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 31 May 2017 133,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,598 miles

fuel pipe near filter corroded

some play in all wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2015 125,670 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 125,670 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 122,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 120,973 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 118,839 miles

all tyres deteriorating

some play in all wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2012 118,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyres deteriorating

some play in all wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2011 117,285 miles

nearside front & both rear wheel bearings have some play

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has some damage

Pass 19 May 2010 115,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2009 112,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 110,380 miles

some damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2007 106,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 103,908 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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J20 LTA is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 J20 LTA, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J20 LTA registered?

J20 LTA is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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