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J30 SOV

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,684 mi
Last recorded140,684 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside A post around screen corroded but not considered excessive.

nearside rear door inner sill area,repairs have been carried out but corrosion apparent under sill trim,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

offside front shock absorber top mount poor.

offside mirror trim cover missing.sharp edges but not to excess.

passenger side washer jet not working.

rear bumper loose brackets corroded but not to excess.

rear no.plate not fully secure.

wiper blade not always parking.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 140,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside A post around screen corroded but not considered excessive.

nearside rear door inner sill area,repairs have been carried out but corrosion apparent under sill trim,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

offside front shock absorber top mount poor.

offside mirror trim cover missing.sharp edges but not to excess.

passenger side washer jet not working.

rear bumper loose brackets corroded but not to excess.

rear no.plate not fully secure.

wiper blade not always parking.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 135,062 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 135,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine/transmission leak

osr door unable to open

Pass 1 Mar 2010 124,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 124,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 114,494 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 103,861 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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J30 SOV is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 110,209 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 J30 SOV, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J30 SOV registered?

J30 SOV is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J30 SOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 SOV shows 9 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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