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233D401

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,689 mi
Last recorded96,689 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration233D401
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,590 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 86,590 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,546 miles

n/s/r tyre puncture

o/s/f earth strap from abs sensor to suspension leg snap,report only

Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,524 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT SEAL,SIGN OF WEEPING OIL

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKED

Fail 6 Aug 2011 82,524 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT SEAL,SIGN OF WEEPING OIL

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

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKED

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,249 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres perished.

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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233D401 is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 114,314 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 233D401, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 233D401 registered?

233D401 is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is 233D401 safe to buy?

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