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V335 GCE

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 GCE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,779 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,764 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both front tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,757 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,480 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 71,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,345 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,340 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,795 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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V335 GCE is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V335 GCE, 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 V335 GCE registered?

V335 GCE is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V335 GCE safe to buy?

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