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V164 JMY

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,536 mi
Last recorded132,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 JMY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 132,536 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre,sidewall deteriorated

slight play at nearside rear suspension

slight play offside front steering

Fail 13 Jun 2013 132,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre,sidewall deteriorated

slight play at nearside rear suspension

slight play offside front steering

Pass 2 Jul 2012 131,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 131,290 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 128,723 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 125,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 122,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,698 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 120,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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V164 JMY is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V164 JMY, 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 V164 JMY registered?

V164 JMY is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V164 JMY safe to buy?

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