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M3 WGP

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WGP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,252 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 139,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 136,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,329 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 130,329 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 125,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,916 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,612 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jack point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jack point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,990 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,907 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,551 miles

oil leak rear diff

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 100,507 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,555 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 91,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,585 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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M3 WGP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 M3 WGP, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 WGP registered?

M3 WGP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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