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N57 JLA

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 JLA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,097 miles

o/s/loer joint cover split

play rear hub bushes

top shock bushes worn

wear front disc

exh rusty

front tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,225 miles

drivers seat requires attension , seat base secure....

general under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded....

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroded..

n/s/f worn inner edge....

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded....

o/s/r subframe doughnut bush worn , advise replacement....

Pass 7 Dec 2007 108,195 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 108,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot area not fully tested - loaded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s ehaust cat rattles when hit

o/s morror scuffed

Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,801 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 101,801 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s/rear flexy brake hoses have corroded metal componants

o/s and n/side front lower swivel joint dust covers damaged

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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N57 JLA is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N57 JLA, 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 N57 JLA registered?

N57 JLA is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N57 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N57 JLA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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