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N271 BKR

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 BKR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 144,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 142,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 137,021 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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N271 BKR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N271 BKR, 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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How do I check the history of N271 BKR?

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What year was N271 BKR registered?

N271 BKR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N271 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 BKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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