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V761 FFA

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 FFA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 134,932 miles

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

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

Underneath has corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2017 133,558 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,969 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

main fuel pipes/filter very rusty shailing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 131,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box broken on pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

main fuel pipes/filter very rusty shailing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,002 miles

Both front tyres are of a dual tread configuration.

Floor to sill edges and rear spring plate areas becoming rusty.

N/S rear tyre becoming flat.

Vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2014 130,964 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres are of a dual tread configuration.

Floor to sill edges and rear spring plate areas becoming rusty.

N/S rear tyre becoming flat.

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,768 miles

Brake and fuel pipes rusty and covering peeling

Front and rear floors,box sections and edges to sills rusty and showing some shailing

Inside edges of both front tyres heavily worn

Offside front chassis above mounting for the front subframe heavily corroded and shailing

Offside rear handbrake efficiency obviously decreased

Rear indicators discolouring

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake and fuel pipes rusty and covering peeling

Front and rear floors,box sections and edges to sills rusty and showing some shailing

Inside edges of both front tyres heavily worn

Offside front chassis above mounting for the front subframe heavily corroded and shailing

Offside rear handbrake efficiency obviously decreased

Rear indicators discolouring

Pass 28 Aug 2012 127,380 miles

Oil stain due to spillage or presure based release on the steering fluid reservoir

Restricted performance alert present on the dash

Fail 28 Aug 2012 127,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil stain due to spillage or presure based release on the steering fluid reservoir

Restricted performance alert present on the dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,149 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 122,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside fornt inner wing rusty and corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,991 miles

Nearside fornt inner wing rusty and corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 121,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,173 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 116,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear indicators almost white light

slight damage to o/s/r subframe mounting bracket

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r drive shaft joints

Pass 12 Jun 2006 108,842 miles

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

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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V761 FFA is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V761 FFA, 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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V761 FFA is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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