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S71 UBU

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,962 mi
Last recorded159,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 UBU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 159,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 159,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 157,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 157,433 miles

tyres osr5mm osf8mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Pass 10 Jun 2017 157,335 miles

osr5mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 156,990 miles

osr5mm osf7mm nsr5mm nsf7mm

Pass 27 May 2015 156,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 155,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 155,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 137,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 137,888 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 123,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 118,531 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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S71 UBU is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S71 UBU, 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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S71 UBU is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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