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N209 BRX

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 BRX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,202 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both abs earth wires (1.6 (d))

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 a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both abs earth wires (1.6 (d))

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 a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front inner sill and inner wing corroded outside of the prescribed area

Fail 30 Aug 2016 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill and wing corroded outside of prescribed area

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner sill and inner wing corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,516 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,135 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,290 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,775 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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N209 BRX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc 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 N209 BRX, 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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N209 BRX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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