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LJ02 MPZ

2002 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,511 mi
Last recorded129,511 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Sovereign86,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 129,511 miles

Offside slight corrosion to floor panel

Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside slight corrosion to floor panel

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One bulb inoperative (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis outer skin. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Delaminated (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle listing slightly to offside (possibly tyre pressures)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 127,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 119,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 119,593 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LJ02 MPZ is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 LJ02 MPZ, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ02 MPZ is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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