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T553 TNO

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 TNO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,662 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,658 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE CLOSE DOWN TO SAFE FAIL MODE (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Near upper Spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Near upper Spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center high level brake light one not working.diff slightly damp.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear indicators starting to fade

engine oil leaks

near side rear tyre worn slight on inner edge

off side rear tyre on limits on inner edge

one bulb out in centre stop light

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,003 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,123 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,085 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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T553 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T553 TNO, 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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T553 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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