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V655 KOG

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 KOG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 125,580 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure dip headlight (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure main beam headlight (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 121,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 113,263 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit + nail in n/s/r tyre

drivers seat belt slow to return

front brake pads very thin

n/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

some play in n/s/r wheel bearing on limit

Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,263 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit + nail in n/s/r tyre

drivers seat belt slow to return

front brake pads very thin

n/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

some play in n/s/r wheel bearing on limit

Pass 29 May 2010 111,725 miles

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight ridge front brake discs + pads look thin

some play in both front lower ball joints

some play in n/s/r lower arm outer bush

split in o/s/f brake flexi hose nearly through to inner cords

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,692 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f inner wheel arch + rear inner sills

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f brake flexi hose split nearly through to inner cords

play n/s/r wheel bearing on limit

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

some play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,121 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 96,622 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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V655 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V655 KOG, 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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V655 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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