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N382 AVR

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 AVR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 146,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,985 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

damp around radiator

exhaust corroded

scratches to body panels

stone chip in screen

suspension components corroded

tyres low on pressure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 143,781 miles

cracking and perishing to suspension bushes

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

scratches to body panels

stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 143,488 miles

various marks & scratches to body panels , surface corrosion to sills , exhaust system corroded , corrosion to vehicle under body , corrosion to radiator , n/s/f lower suspension gaitor split , stone chip in screen , slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2010 143,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

various marks & scratches to body panels , surface corrosion to sills , exhaust system corroded , corrosion to vehicle under body , corrosion to radiator , n/s/f lower suspension gaitor split , stone chip in screen , slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2009 143,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 143,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 142,508 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 142,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 141,957 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 138,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 130,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 130,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N382 AVR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N382 AVR, 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 N382 AVR registered?

N382 AVR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N382 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N382 AVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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