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J956 RVP

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,930 mi
Last recorded129,930 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 RVP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 129,930 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front outer lower wing section corroded and insecure.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2008 126,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 121,505 miles

Front and rear brake hoses showing signs of slight corrosion

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

Nsr and Osr suspension arms have slight play

Pass 18 May 2006 116,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 116,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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J956 RVP is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J956 RVP, 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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J956 RVP is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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