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VB51 JJB

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB51 JJB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 152,147 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 149,500 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 149,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 149,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 145,949 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 145,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,322 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 142,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,190 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 137,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 136,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 135,475 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,341 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 126,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,856 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 108,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,140 miles

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

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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VB51 JJB is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 VB51 JJB, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VB51 JJB is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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