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M38 LAD

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,143 mi
Last recorded137,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 LAD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 137,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front chassis corroded

Nearside headlight glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Seatbelt length adaptor fitted to nearside front

Fail 12 Jun 2009 130,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front chassis corroded

Nearside headlight glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Seatbelt length adaptor fitted to nearside front

Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes worn and split

both sides front top strut mounting points corroded

drivers seat damaged

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in both rear hub assemblys

Fail 20 Jun 2008 113,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes worn and split

both sides front top strut mounting points corroded

drivers seat damaged

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in both rear hub assemblys

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,806 miles

BOTH FRONT DAMPER TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

MODERATE WEAR BOTH FRONT DISCS

N/S/F CHASSIS LEG MINOR CORROSION

N/S/F H/LAMP CRACKED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 3 May 2006 83,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M38 LAD is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M38 LAD, 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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M38 LAD is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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