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J40 SBS

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,153 mi
Last recorded133,153 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SBS
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 133,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 131,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,534 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 121,533 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 110,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 110,682 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps aims masked but still providing beam pattern

Pass 12 Oct 2005 108,305 miles

offside rear flexi hose ferule slightly corroded.

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 SBS is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,239cc 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 J40 SBS, 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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J40 SBS is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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