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K40 RJW

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,216 mi
Last recorded119,216 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Sovereign110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RJW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,216 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

steering rack slight weapage

underside surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,970 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

crack in offside headlamp

front radiator support bar corroded and in poor condition

headlight beam pattens weak

offside seat belt stalk surround missing

play in steering rack

power steering rack oily

steering rack mounting bushes worn

steering slightly stiff on full lock

underside of vehicle corroded and poor weld repairs

Fail 22 Nov 2011 115,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

crack in offside headlamp

front radiator support bar corroded and in poor condition

offside seat belt stalk surround missing

play in steering rack

power steering rack oily

steering rack mounting bushes worn

underside of vehicle corroded and poor weld repairs

Pass 25 Jun 2010 115,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 115,964 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 115,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 111,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 107,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2006 107,646 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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K40 RJW is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K40 RJW, 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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K40 RJW is a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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