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T970 EUB

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,583 mi
Last recorded105,583 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 EUB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 105,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer driveshaft u/j badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subrame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody,heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,303 miles

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Underneath of vehicle and Most Brake pipes covered in under-sealant and paint.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,303 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Underneath of vehicle and Most Brake pipes covered in under-sealant and paint.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broke (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,669 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill in front wheel arch corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f inner leg corroded

rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,599 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lower engine sump corroded and starting to leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill in front wheel arch corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f inner leg corroded

rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,398 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,393 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 64,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,509 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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T970 EUB is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T970 EUB, 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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T970 EUB is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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