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Y246 GUD

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 GUD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,837 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front car has coolant leak

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal upper arm mount repair should be cleaned of and checked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,870 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,960 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,457 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 70,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,949 miles

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

n/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

o/s and n/s front inner bay panels corroded and in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,949 miles

n/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

o/s and n/s front inner bay panels corroded and in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,614 miles

O/s & n/s inner wheel arches corroded & in poor condition

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre worn to limit centre band

Slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,614 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s & n/s inner wheel arches corroded & in poor condition

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre worn to limit centre band

Slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 30,659 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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Y246 GUD is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y246 GUD, 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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What year was Y246 GUD registered?

Y246 GUD is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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