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T778 DWL

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,472 mi
Last recorded59,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 DWL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops breaking away.

condensation in n/s headlamp.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops breaking away.

condensation in n/s headlamp.

Pass 11 May 2006 53,549 miles

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

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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T778 DWL is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 T778 DWL, 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 T778 DWL registered?

T778 DWL is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T778 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T778 DWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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