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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGNs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:61.36%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGN year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:898 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|108
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort54
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Rear brake binding24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Front brake application uneven6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|4
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||2
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
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|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2

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