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J40 PWW

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PWW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,886 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 137,727 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2020 137,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight oil missting from steering rack pinion area

Fail 27 Jun 2019 137,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight oil missting from steering rack pinion area

Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 136,410 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,677 miles

slight movement at inner rear driveshaft/universal joint

Fail 22 Jun 2017 135,662 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill both sides (5.2.6)

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

slight movement at inner rear driveshaft/universal joint

Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,715 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside sterring rack

Fail 3 Jul 2015 133,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside sterring rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 131,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 118,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,185 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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J40 PWW is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J40 PWW, 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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J40 PWW is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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