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L983 EKO

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,175 mi
Last recorded156,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 EKO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 156,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 153,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 147,001 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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L983 EKO is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L983 EKO, 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 L983 EKO registered?

L983 EKO is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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