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M486 JPJ

1995 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Sovereign104,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 JPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,529 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,529 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,589 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,078 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M486 JPJ is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M486 JPJ, 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.

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M486 JPJ is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M486 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 JPJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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