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N7 KAR

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 KAR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both radaitor bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

rear diff oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 104,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both radaitor bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,766 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

radaitor bushes worn

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,764 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

radaitor bushes worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,735 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both radaitor bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

slight play on offside rear hub

Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both radaitor bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

fuel and brake pipes need treating

slight play on offside rear hub

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,418 miles

play in steering colomn

Fail 3 Mar 2009 90,418 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 85,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front shock bot/bush worn

play b oth front hubs

play both rear hubs

play starting in adj/top/cloumn

unable to view discs/pads fully

Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,281 miles

n/s/front shock bot/bush worn

play b oth front hubs

play both rear hubs

play starting in adj/top/cloumn

unable to view discs/pads fully

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,562 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 74,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N7 KAR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N7 KAR, 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 N7 KAR registered?

N7 KAR is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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