MOT Status
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152,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sill closing panel behind road wheel corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Tyre, outer edge perished and splitting
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion appearing to near side front inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion appearing to near side front inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres perishing
nearside mirror insecure
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres perishing
nearside mirror insecure
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge
offside rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge
offside rear tyre perishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear discs ,
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S423 XEV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 S423 XEV, 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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S423 XEV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 February 1999.
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