MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGNs year 1988

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Pass percent:61.67%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGN year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,140 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	125
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	65
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	42
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	23
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Rear brake binding	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brake pipe excessively corroded	16
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position \|adjustable type\| \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR SOVEREIGNs year 1988

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