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M20 TMT

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 TMT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2016 111,039 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working intermittently (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,970 miles

N/S/F INNER ARCH RUSTY

Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,675 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 1 Feb 2007 107,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 106,491 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre worn on edge †front springs rusty †

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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M20 TMT is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M20 TMT, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M20 TMT registered?

M20 TMT is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is M20 TMT safe to buy?

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