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N381 KFC

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,256 mi
Last recorded184,256 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 KFC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 184,256 miles

All suspension has surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 181,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,903 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect under carriage due to being heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Jan 2021 177,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect under carriage due to being heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 175,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 174,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 173,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 170,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,958 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded, o/s floor corroded, not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 161,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 155,379 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 10 Jul 2012 147,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 137,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 120,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 120,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f bottom ball joint leaking grease

o/s/r and n/s/r driveshafts have slight play

rear differential bed bushes slightly perrished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 113,385 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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N381 KFC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N381 KFC, 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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N381 KFC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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