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J559 HNV

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 HNV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 113,345 miles

see test 961797156126

Fail 6 Jun 2006 113,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack mounts flexing,nsf wheel bearing play,wear in suspension bushes,oil leaks,underbody corroding...

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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J559 HNV is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J559 HNV, 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 J559 HNV registered?

J559 HNV is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J559 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J559 HNV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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