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M429 NTA

2007 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

186,417 mi
Last recorded186,417 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Sovereign56,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 NTA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 186,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 186,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 181,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 2 May 2024 178,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Outer Casing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear And Offside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 176,375 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering rack arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

servo hose pipe repaired with tape.

Fail 19 May 2023 176,374 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pump. on second pump pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering rack arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 172,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,475 miles

both front and rear bake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded but not excessively

oil leak but not excessive

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,389 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 147,082 miles

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,248 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside very rusty most components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside very rusty most components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 136,007 miles

Back Box Exhaust Outer Skin Deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2018 66,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 11 May 2017 65,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 65,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,239 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 64,239 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,232 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,027 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,945 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n.s.r silencer deteriorated.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,492 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 31,289 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,707 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,227 miles

O/S/R exhaust starting to split and blow

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

slight play noted at rear suspension on both sides

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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M429 NTA is a 2007 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,857 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 M429 NTA, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M429 NTA is a 2007 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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