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J377 NLR

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,666 mi
Last recorded149,666 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 NLR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 149,666 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 149,666 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 140,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 140,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

offside front upper wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 19 May 2011 134,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2010 128,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 128,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 127,779 miles

nearside sill panel corroded at front

Fail 14 May 2009 127,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside sill panel corroded at front

Pass 9 Mar 2006 127,404 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high front brake imbalance 23%

nearside outer sill correded not within prescribed area

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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J377 NLR is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J377 NLR, 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 J377 NLR registered?

J377 NLR is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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