MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine timing chain rattles
n/s/f brake hose starting to perish
n/s/f tyre going bald far inner edge
o/s/f brake hose starting to perish
o/s/f tyre going bald far inner edge
rear diff pinion oil seal leaking
Nearside Front floor pan and jacking point corroded through
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan and jacking point corroded through
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front floor pan and jacking point corroded through
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan and jacking point corroded through
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bearing boot split.
engine timing chain rattles.
rear diff has a bad oil leak.
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt stork locking mechanism cover missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt stork locking mechanism cover missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside & offside front inner sill & floor area
front shock absorber top bushes worn
front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges
oil leak from rear diff pinion shaft oil seal
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
corrosion to nearside & offside front inner sill & floor area
front shock absorber top bushes worn
front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges
oil leak from rear diff pinion shaft oil seal
front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres worn on inner edge
offside rear exhaust pipe ( over axle) slight leak
offside rear subframe front bush starting to deteriorate
oil leak from rear diff pinion shaft oil seal
slight corrosion to nearside & offside front chassis box section
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear exhaust pipe ( over axle) slight leak
offside rear subframe front bush starting to deteriorate
oil leak from rear diff pinion shaft oil seal
power steering fluid leak from reservior hose
slight corrosion to nearside & offside front chassis box section
leak from exhaust ,offside centre box or pipe ( over axle)
oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
leak from exhaust ,offside centre box or pipe ( over axle)
oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal
rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four road springs corroded.
both front top suspension arms, inner bushes have slight free movement.
dent in near side rear wheel.
off side rear sub frame bush starting to deteriorate.
rear diff leaking oil.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four road springs corroded.
both front top suspension arms, inner bushes have slight free movement.
dent in near side rear wheel.
front washer jets need adjusting.
off side rear sub frame bush starting to deteriorate.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight free play in front wheel bearings.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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R986 OPS is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R986 OPS, 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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R986 OPS is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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