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N121 HUY

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,569 mi
Last recorded79,569 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 HUY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus connecting brackets on both sides corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,709 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened plus slight play in bushs (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear connecting brackets of the subframe corrded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,469 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear connecting brackets corroded

both rear subframe bushes has sight play

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front inner sills has holes but not with prescribed area

both rear subframe bushes has sight play

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four coils corroded

both inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area offside has a hole

play in rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,919 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area offside front has a hole

offside front steering rack bush deteriorated slighty

play in rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,693 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to all coil springs

play in rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,120 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,191 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,607 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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N121 HUY is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 114,314 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 N121 HUY, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N121 HUY is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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