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J966 UKV

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 UKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,444 miles

Offside Rear play in drive shaft input flange to axle

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lateral movement in offside rear driveshaft (in differential) resulting in movement at wheel.

some deterioration to front wishbone bushes

some movement in front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lateral movement in offside rear driveshaft (in differential) resulting in movement at wheel.

some deterioration to front wishbone bushes

some movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,515 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lateral movement at o/s/r wheel caused by movement inside differential housing

Fail 12 May 2014 87,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 86,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PLAY O/S REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion o/s front inner arch

front number plate cracked

heavy corrosion n/s floor to sill

heavy corrosion n/s front outer sill

n/s front mud flap insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,809 miles

PLAY O/S REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion o/s front inner arch

front number plate cracked

heavy corrosion n/s floor to sill

heavy corrosion n/s front outer sill

n/s front mud flap insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 75,907 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

wiper stops in driver view when switched off

Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

wiper stops in driver view when switched off

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,673 miles

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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J966 UKV is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J966 UKV, 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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J966 UKV is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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