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M961 FYJ

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,465 mi
Last recorded77,465 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 FYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 67,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering column adjustment mechanism.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe and suspension rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,818 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 53,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 53,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,065 miles

both rear exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake disc,s slightly pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,869 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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M961 FYJ is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M961 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M961 FYJ?

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What year was M961 FYJ registered?

M961 FYJ is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M961 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M961 FYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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