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B4 WEH

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Lpg 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,152 mi
Last recorded189,152 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 WEH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 189,152 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER STIFF TO OPERATE

HEAD LAMPS ARE SLIGHTLY LOW

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 180,533 miles

some corrorion on all steel brake pipes.slight blow on middle section of exhaust.slight play on o/s/f track rod end.both front brake flexable hose cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2010 171,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 159,594 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

n/s/r exhaust back box corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

rear suspension sitting low?

slight blow on catalyst

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

small chip on lower edge of centre of windscreen

wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 21 Nov 2008 151,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 151,658 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 149,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 146,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 142,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bottom ball join t greese covers deteriated n/s and o/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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B4 WEH is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 3,239cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B4 WEH, 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 B4 WEH registered?

B4 WEH is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is B4 WEH safe to buy?

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