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J278 PFA

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,556 mi
Last recorded147,556 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 PFA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 147,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 143,879 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 143,879 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 140,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 140,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 138,021 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate has slight cracking but does not affect plate would not be miss read

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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J278 PFA is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J278 PFA, 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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What year was J278 PFA registered?

J278 PFA is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J278 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 PFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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