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K797 YPP

1993 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Sovereign106,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 YPP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,143 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 100,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery noy secured down.

Excessive corrosion near side front inner wheel arch,corrosion off side inner wheel arch not yet excessive.

Excessive corrosion off side front outer sill not in a prescribed area.

Front and rear brake discs rusty and all pads look worn thin.

Near side rear tyre perrishing.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 24 May 2007 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 96,931 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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K797 YPP is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 106,358 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 K797 YPP, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K797 YPP registered?

K797 YPP is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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