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M404 DEU

1995 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Sovereign104,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 DEU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 146,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 143,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 141,755 miles

N/S and O/S diff output flange bearings slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,164 miles

N/S and O/S diff output flange bearings slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 139,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight lift play to steering column top section

n/s and o/s diff output flange bearings slight play

Pass 10 May 2016 137,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s diff output flange bearings show slight play

slight lift to steering column top section

Pass 30 Apr 2015 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play to o/s and n/s rear upper suspension link/driveshaft diff bearing

slight lift to steering column top section

Pass 2 May 2014 134,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play to o/s and n/s rear upper suspension link/driveshaft diff bearing

steering column top section slight lift

Pass 3 May 2013 133,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 132,048 miles

slight play to n/s and o/s rear diff output shaft bearings

Pass 4 May 2011 130,565 miles

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

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

slight play to n/s and o/s rear diff output bearings

Pass 7 May 2010 128,824 miles

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

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

slight play to n/s/r and o/s/r diff output shaft bearings which are part of the top suspension links

Pass 6 May 2009 124,483 miles

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

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

slight play to n/s/r and o/s/r diff output shaft bearings which are part of the top suspension links

Pass 9 May 2008 120,821 miles

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

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

slight play present in both n/s/r and o/s/r diff output shaft bearings which form part of the top suspension links

Pass 19 Apr 2007 115,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 110,614 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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M404 DEU is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 104,472 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 M404 DEU, 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 31 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 M404 DEU registered?

M404 DEU is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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