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LF57 CXT

2008 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Sovereign54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 CXT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,677 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 56,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,861 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 54,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,679 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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LF57 CXT is a 2008 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 LF57 CXT, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF57 CXT registered?

LF57 CXT is a 2008 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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