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T557 TNO

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 TNO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

inner sills been coated in undersill

rear chassis rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2010 99,982 miles

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

offside front steering arm slight play

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2009 99,448 miles

front chassis slightly rusty

front coil spring rusty

inner and outer sills been welded and coated in undersill

slight movment in steering rack

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 99,032 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,106 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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T557 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T557 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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What year was T557 TNO registered?

T557 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T557 TNO safe to buy?

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