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V87 ESX

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 ESX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 77,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s & n/s rear brake pads slight wear. all brake pipes coated with under sealant. o/s & n/s front outer wheel arches & underbody surface rust on them.

Fail 29 May 2012 77,058 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s & n/s rear brake pads slight wear. all brake pipes coated with under sealant. o/s & n/s front outer wheel arches & underbody surface rust on them.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,038 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,403 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,864 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,065 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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V87 ESX 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 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 V87 ESX, 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 V87 ESX registered?

V87 ESX is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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