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N165 HTM

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 HTM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 121,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 114,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 114,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 111,480 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 111,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N165 HTM is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N165 HTM, 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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What year was N165 HTM registered?

N165 HTM is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N165 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N165 HTM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N165 HTM have outstanding finance?

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