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K6 DET

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 DET
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 140,273 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 140,273 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 139,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 129,589 miles

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

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)

wiper blade does not always park on n\s

Fail 24 May 2007 129,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

wiper does not always par on n\s

Pass 21 Apr 2006 119,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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K6 DET is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 K6 DET, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K6 DET registered?

K6 DET is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is K6 DET safe to buy?

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