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N406 AWB

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 AWB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 118,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 189,150 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 189,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 166,095 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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N406 AWB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N406 AWB, 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 N406 AWB registered?

N406 AWB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N406 AWB safe to buy?

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