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RIL 5263

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,834 mi
Last recorded228,834 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5263
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 228,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nsr floor area corroded.

osf floor rusted through.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 228,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitchplate (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres, inner edges worn smooth

Pass 23 May 2016 228,381 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os & ns floor to sills rusted through.

osf floor rusted through

Fail 19 May 2016 228,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill out side area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os & ns floor to sills rusted through.

osf floor rusted through

Pass 13 Jun 2014 226,572 miles

both rear inner drive shaft uj slight play

front tyres worn inner edge

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,671 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear inner drive shaft uj slight play

front tyres worn inner edge

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2010 226,515 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

offside front seat belt fluffy

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 224,205 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 222,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 217,373 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2007 192,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 140,123 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm, fairly bad wear on inner edge

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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RIL 5263 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 RIL 5263, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RIL 5263 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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