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N3 OJF

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 OJF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,089 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,848 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 103,339 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,027 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,965 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 97,822 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,769 miles

condition of rear discs and pads

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,199 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise slight movment o/s n/s rear hubs

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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N3 OJF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 N3 OJF, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N3 OJF registered?

N3 OJF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is N3 OJF safe to buy?

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