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J50 SMT

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,976 mi
Last recorded153,976 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SMT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 153,976 miles

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion all underbody areas & sills

heavy corrosion to exhaust system(not leaking time of test)

slight movement in both rear axle outer mounting bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2007 146,853 miles

Oil leak

corrosion all underbody areas & exhaust system

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

slight movement in o/s/f & n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

slight movement in rear axle beam outer bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2005 141,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 141,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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J50 SMT is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J50 SMT, 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 J50 SMT registered?

J50 SMT is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 September 1991.

Is J50 SMT safe to buy?

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