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W149 DPU

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 DPU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,220 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 104,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2012 103,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 102,105 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,416 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,788 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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W149 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W149 DPU, 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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What year was W149 DPU registered?

W149 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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