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J799 RPE

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 RPE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 89,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,659 miles

ABS light on

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs have surface corrosion NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rubber bushes showing age related cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General age related under body corrosion to all components / suspension arms

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,286 miles

Corrosion started on nearside front sill area

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,287 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,471 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,821 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 74,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,440 miles

advise rear brake discs rusty

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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J799 RPE is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J799 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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J799 RPE is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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