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T127 JGV

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,147 mi
Last recorded161,147 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 JGV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 161,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 161,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 160,630 miles

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

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

slight play on universal joint on steering column

Pass 28 Apr 2014 159,750 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 159,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 158,939 miles

offside front lower ball joint slight play.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 158,884 miles

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

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

offside front lower ball joint slight play.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 154,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 154,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 146,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside rear hubs has slight play

steering rack has slight play at both sides

Pass 19 May 2010 142,685 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 129,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f rack ball end has slight play

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspensiom

Pass 28 May 2009 129,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f rack ball end has slight play

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspensiom

Fail 27 Feb 2009 125,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play on n/s bottom ball joint

traction and stability control light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 120,174 miles

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

slight corrosion at n/sf chassis leg

slight play at rear hubs

Pass 19 Jun 2007 114,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 114,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

play in steering rack ball ends

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 15 Jun 2006 108,670 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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T127 JGV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T127 JGV, 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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T127 JGV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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