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N777 MDT

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 MDT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 116,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 114,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,273 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,787 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 103,869 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 99,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,819 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 83,787 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 87,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,466 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 62,636 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N777 MDT is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N777 MDT, 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 N777 MDT registered?

N777 MDT is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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