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S778 ETT

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,974 mi
Last recorded154,974 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 ETT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 154,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake17% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 154,973 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 17% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 154,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 154,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 154,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 152,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 25 May 2017 149,148 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 148,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 146,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 143,206 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 141,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 141,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 136,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 129,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 129,335 miles

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

engine under-tray insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 125,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 119,755 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 119,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 103,094 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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S778 ETT is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S778 ETT, 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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S778 ETT is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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