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A4 PHK

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PHK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,785 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 86,785 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,669 miles

Offside Front Fog light

Fail 13 Feb 2024 86,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 86,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CAR MISFIREING BADLY (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn SUBFRAME MOUNTS /FRONT MOUNTS] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,404 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,043 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,836 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight play in rear drive shaft s

Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,829 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/r o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight play in rear drive shaft s

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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A4 PHK is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A4 PHK, 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 A4 PHK registered?

A4 PHK is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is A4 PHK safe to buy?

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