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L143 NGS

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,991 mi
Last recorded153,991 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 NGS
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 9 Oct 2018 153,746 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,053 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 153,052 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak bad ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 152,071 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 151,163 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,060 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 147,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,511 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 144,505 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 139,342 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

Fail 15 Mar 2010 139,340 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings have play

Pass 30 Mar 2009 136,400 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 136,400 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,881 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 129,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 129,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Oil Leek EnginBay Rear lamps dimm

Pass 28 Mar 2006 126,455 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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L143 NGS is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 104,797 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 L143 NGS, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L143 NGS registered?

L143 NGS is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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