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L497 CTN

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 CTN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,103 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,796 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,207 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 112,207 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,156 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,156 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

rear diffoil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,012 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play on both steering rack arms

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,011 miles

unable to view f/r/pads fully rear pads worn close front upper suspension bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,709 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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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.

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The MOT history for L497 CTN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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