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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGNs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:59.29%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGN year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:420 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault21
Registration plate lamp issues15
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Rear brake binding2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
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|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Has corrosion n/s/f |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
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|1
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|1
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|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO too high on idle |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear sills corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Lower Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1

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