MOT Status
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113,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear slight play in propshaft
Offside Rear slight play in propshaft
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear slight play in propshaft
Offside Rear slight play in propshaft
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but still working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal pas fluid leaking bad (2.3.3b)
Central Rear rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but still working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gearbox oil leak
rear diffoil leak
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing uneven
gearbox oil leak
rear diffoil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
engine oil leak
rear diff oil leak
slight play on nearside steering rack arm
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
engine oil leak
rear diff oil leak
slight play on nearside steering rack arm
Oil leak
rear diff oil leak
slight play on both steering rack arms
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Oil leak
rear diff oil leak
slight play on both steering rack arms
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
both front shock absorbers have slight play on top and bottom bushes
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear diff leaking oil
slight play on steering rack
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake discs have a lip
rear bumper damaged
rear diff oil leak
slight play on nearside steering rack arm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake discs have a lip
rear bumper damaged
rear diff oil leak
slight play on nearside steering rack arm
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
unable to view f/r/pads fully rear pads worn close front upper suspension bushes worn
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L497 CTN is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 L497 CTN, 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 L497 CTN registered?
L497 CTN is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 January 1994.
Is L497 CTN safe to buy?
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