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B10 BOF

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BOF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak diff area ()

tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,157 miles

Front springs corroded.

Hand brake cables corroded

Leak from rear diff.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 47,909 miles

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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B10 BOF is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B10 BOF, 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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B10 BOF is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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