MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
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L278 KJA is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L278 KJA, 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 L278 KJA registered?
L278 KJA is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 August 1993.
Is L278 KJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L278 KJA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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