MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
all suspension corroded
corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight noise nearside front wheel bearing
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight noise nearside front wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.
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T226 CBW is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 T226 CBW, 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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T226 CBW is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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