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M259 SKY

1995 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Sovereign104,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 SKY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,398 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 111,398 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,275 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre is perished on the outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,215 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,642 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 108,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,359 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 105,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 103,481 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 103,481 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 101,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,933 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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M259 SKY is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 104,472 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 M259 SKY, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M259 SKY registered?

M259 SKY is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M259 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 SKY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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