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J40 MCR

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,616 mi
Last recorded75,616 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MCR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 75,616 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 75,239 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,239 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,289 miles

front and rear subframes rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,857 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,471 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,753 miles

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

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

Slight damage to o/s/f outer sill at jacking point.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,252 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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J40 MCR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 MCR, 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 J40 MCR registered?

J40 MCR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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