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Y87 YGF

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 YGF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,957 miles

rear fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 115,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal NEAR PUMP (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal NEAR PUMP (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,283 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2009 58,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,894 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,128 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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Y87 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y87 YGF, 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 Y87 YGF registered?

Y87 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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