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L439 ARW

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,331 mi
Last recorded105,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 ARW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,331 miles

Bulk head corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2019 105,331 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread also cords exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulk head corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 22 May 2019 105,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,116 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,614 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 97,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,409 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,113 miles

slight pay both rear hubs

both front chassie's surface rusty

both front top shock mounts surface rusty

slight freeplay at steering wheel and slight play in column

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,430 miles

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

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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L439 ARW is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L439 ARW, 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 L439 ARW registered?

L439 ARW is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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