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N711 SJT

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 SJT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 159,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 144,637 miles

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

nearside front non-obligatory mirror damaged and insecure

slight play in nearside front hub assemblt/wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear hub assembly/drive shaft joint

slight play in offside front hub assemblt/wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 119,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear exhaust damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 127,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 123,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 120,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 117,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 113,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 105,727 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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N711 SJT is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N711 SJT, 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 N711 SJT registered?

N711 SJT is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N711 SJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N711 SJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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