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J12 VAM

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 VAM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 54,015 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,211 miles

car has general surface corrosion under side

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,600 miles

Rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,690 miles

rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,690 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,415 miles

both front brake discs rusted

both rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,100 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,264 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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J12 VAM is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J12 VAM, 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 J12 VAM registered?

J12 VAM is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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