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J8 CBF

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,325 mi
Last recorded157,325 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CBF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 157,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 157,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 153,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ballance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 151,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,782 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg on floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Aug 2015 148,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 147,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 146,995 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 144,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 144,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 142,441 miles

Near side rear fuel pipes corroded slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 138,124 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 138,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 127,543 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 127,543 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 122,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 121,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 115,946 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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J8 CBF is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J8 CBF, 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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J8 CBF is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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