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N282 RBC

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,229 mi
Last recorded236,229 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 RBC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 236,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 236,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 219,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 206,100 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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N282 RBC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red 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 N282 RBC, 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 N282 RBC registered?

N282 RBC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N282 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N282 RBC 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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