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N28 SMX

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SMX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,698cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr crossmember outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,701 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,629 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,660 miles

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,052 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,719 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and near side front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and near side front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper deteriorating

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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N28 SMX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N28 SMX, 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 N28 SMX registered?

N28 SMX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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