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J788 RPE

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 RPE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,533 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 116,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 112,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 112,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 108,764 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 108,760 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J788 RPE is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J788 RPE, 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 J788 RPE registered?

J788 RPE is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J788 RPE safe to buy?

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