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V949 JPM

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 JPM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,220 miles

Floor and sills are corroded

Gear box rubber support rubber is soft

Ns front inner wing/chassis is corroded

Ns front side lamp wobbles

Rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,617 miles

COOLANT LEAK WATER PUMP AREA?

SOME CORROSION DEVELOPING ON UNDERSIDE AND NSF INNER FLINCH PANEL

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

COOLANT LEAK WATER PUMP AREA?

FRON TTYRE WEAR UNEVEN ADVISE WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK

OSF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT OF TREAD ADVISE REPALCE

SOME CORROSION DEVELOPING ON UNDERSIDE AND NSF INNER FLINCH PANEL

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,921 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

centre and rear brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode

coolant leak from front of engine

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate delaminated but readable

slight play in inner steering rack joints

wiper poor/smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

centre and rear brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode

coolant leak from front of engine

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate delaminated but readable

slight play in inner steering rack joints

wiper poor/smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,238 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

rear number plate distorted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

rear number plate distorted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,489 miles

Oil leak from rear axle diff

Rear shock absorbers soft

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to child seat

Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak from rear axle diff

Rear shock absorbers soft

Tracking required

Unable to fully testb rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,311 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,311 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,891 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,891 miles

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

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

tyres badly worn on inside edge (tracking fault)

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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V949 JPM is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V949 JPM, 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 V949 JPM registered?

V949 JPM is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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