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V889 RNP

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 RNP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,945 miles

underseal applied

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underseal applied

Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,144 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,300 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 110,300 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 110,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Less than 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor insecure Incorrect repairs to drivers floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S rear lower pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Both centre chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 110,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside floor pans repaired heavily undersealed unable to determine quality of repairs

Pass 13 May 2015 104,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

heavily rusted near jacking pont on the front.

suspension lower mount detrioed.

suspension ruber mount on n/s/f detrioted.

Pass 24 Nov 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,760 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,093 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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V889 RNP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V889 RNP, 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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V889 RNP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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