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T989 KJN

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,658 mi
Last recorded134,658 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 KJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 134,658 miles

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

Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside and Nearside inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play Front and Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car under sealed at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 125,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,941 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 118,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,967 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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T989 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T989 KJN, 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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T989 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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