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J296 CYL

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 CYL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 124,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 124,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 122,404 miles

ADVIDE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW+NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Jun 2005 119,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 119,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Anti Roll Bar Touching Offside Shock Absorber

Front Top Wishbone Bushes Starting To Wear

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

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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J296 CYL is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J296 CYL, 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 J296 CYL registered?

J296 CYL is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J296 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 CYL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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