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J685 LTJ

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

179,671 mi
Last recorded179,671 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 LTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 179,671 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 179,671 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 179,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

slight leak power steering

Pass 19 Dec 2005 170,617 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 170,617 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 170,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J685 LTJ is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J685 LTJ, 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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What year was J685 LTJ registered?

J685 LTJ is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J685 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 LTJ shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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