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M385 JWO

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

131,102 mi
Last recorded131,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 JWO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 131,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,069 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,982 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 128,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,973 miles

Both rear sill ends corroded

Offside Front Play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Subframe mount corroded

Slight oil and coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,858 miles

Slight oil and coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,145 miles

Offside Front Wing and inner sill corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,526 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,657 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre below limit on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,141 miles

chip in windscreen

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,291 miles

chip in windscreen/offside door mirror cracked/play in offside rear suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,559 miles

chip in windsceen/offside door mirror cracked/offside front chassis corroded/nearside front inner sill corroded/play in offide rear lower suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ican smell petrol faintly but can find no leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 103,278 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 98,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,964 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,956 miles

* Stone chip in windscreen outside zone `A` †* Rear pads appear to be close to limit (Hard to see them properly) †* N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge †* `BOTH FRONT` upper suspension arm bushes have slight movement in them (4 bushes in total)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 84,668 miles

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

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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M385 JWO is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 104,797 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 M385 JWO, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M385 JWO registered?

M385 JWO is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M385 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 JWO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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