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L231 XDF

1993 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,952 mi
Last recorded140,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Sovereign106,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 XDF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 140,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 131,790 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/ rear tail pipe cover loose

Fail 15 Jul 2005 131,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

gears difficault to select

o/s/r tail piece cover on exhaust loose

play in n/s/r and both front wheel bearings

rear gearbox mount worn

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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L231 XDF is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L231 XDF, 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 L231 XDF registered?

L231 XDF is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L231 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 XDF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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