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V243 ETC

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 ETC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 109,299 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 109,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 76,177 miles

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

rh rear lamp cluster lens cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,710 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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V243 ETC is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V243 ETC, 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 V243 ETC registered?

V243 ETC is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V243 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 ETC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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