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W102 EWL

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,326 mi
Last recorded144,326 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 EWL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,326 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Temp fuel ca fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 144,326 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Temp fuel ca fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 144,297 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing {chassis} (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing {chassis} (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 136,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 136,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 May 2017 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 123,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 118,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 114,556 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 114,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 109,566 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 109,566 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 102,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 106,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,293 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 91,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,097 miles

Tempory locking fuel cap is fitted but meets requirements .

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 82,749 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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W102 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 90,212 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 W102 EWL, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W102 EWL is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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