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M938 JKV

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 63,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,069 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 60,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion both front floors

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,866 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in both front floors

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,206 miles

differential misted with oil

front discs worn slightly

front springs corroded

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nsr driveshaft

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front lower suspension arm mounts slightly worn

front brake discs slightly pitted

number plate bulbs dim

power steering pump damp

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,263 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,144 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 29,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 29,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,238 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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M938 JKV is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M938 JKV, 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.

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What year was M938 JKV registered?

M938 JKV is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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