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ExpiredMileage
132,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner SILL/FLOOR RUSTY
Offside Front Inner SILL/FLOOR RUSTY
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Inner SILL/FLOOR RUSTY
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner SILL/FLOOR RUSTY
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE CHASSIS MEMBER (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight deterioration to centre exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front and rear subframes corroded
interior rear view mirror poor
lower front suspension arms corroded
metal underbody fuel lines corroded
nearside front brake hose perished
rear tyres perished
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
slight play at offside rear wheel
temporary repair to secure offside headlamp
various corrosion to offside of engine bay
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear subframes corroded
interior rear view mirror poor
lower front suspension arms corroded
metal underbody fuel lines corroded
nearside front brake hose perished
nearside outer washer jet inoperative
rear tyres perished
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
slight play at offside rear wheel
various corrosion to offside of engine bay
various underbody corrosion
cargo area loaded
corrosion to offside of bulkhead close to brake master cylinder/servo mounting
lateral movement at steering wheel
light perishing to front tyres
nearside headlamp aim on lower limit
nearside inner headlamp loose
offside front and nearside front lower ball joints have split dust boots
offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses have rusty ferules
offside washers poor
rear tyres perished
underbody fuel lines rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
underbody fuel lines rusty
auxillary drive belt in poor condition
cargo area loaded
corrosion to offside of bulkhead close to brake master cylinder/servo mounting
lateral movement at steering wheel
light perishing to front tyres
nearside headlamp aim on lower limit
nearside inner headlamp loose
offside front and nearside front lower ball joints have split dust boots
offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses have rusty ferules
offside washers poor
rear tyres perished
exhaust leaking
metal underbody fuel lines rusty
nearside headlamp aim on lower limit
offside inner washer jet inoperative
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
slight play at offside rear wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion to vehicle structure at engine to body earth point
fuel cap seal poor
imbalance between front brakes
knock from front of vehicle when driving,no cause found
temporary repair made to align nearside headlamp in position
various rusty brake pipes
wear in steering colum top bearing assembly
corrosion to vehicle structure at engine to body earth point
fuel cap seal poor
imbalance between front brakes
knock from front of vehicle when driving,no cause found
temporary repair made to align nearside headlamp in position
various rusty brake pipes
wear in steering colum top bearing assembly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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N321 ARX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 N321 ARX, 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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N321 ARX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 May 1996.
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