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SR 1861

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

122,434 mi
Last recorded122,434 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR 1861
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 122,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 119,810 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 119,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,232 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,890 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,844 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 117,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,155 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,744 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 109,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,115 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,214 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 99,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,954 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 85,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 85,037 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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SR 1861 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 SR 1861, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR 1861?

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What year was SR 1861 registered?

SR 1861 is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is SR 1861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR 1861 shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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