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N877 WOV

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,663 mi
Last recorded168,663 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN877 WOV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 168,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake operation slightly stiff but effective

Pass 10 Sep 2011 161,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 161,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 158,922 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 158,922 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 156,920 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2008 154,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in n/s front subframe mounting point but not excessive at present

corrosion starting in n/s rear wheel arch but not weakened or jagged at present

Fail 23 Sep 2008 154,415 miles

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

corrosion starting in n/s front subframe mounting point but not excessive at present

corrosion starting in n/s rear wheel arch but not weakened or jagged at present

Pass 20 Sep 2007 152,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 152,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2006 149,249 miles

1,slight play in steering rack †2,n/s/f lower ball joint boot split †3,n/s/r tyre worn close to limit †4,rear suspension cradle front main bushes unbonding

Fail 26 Sep 2006 149,249 miles

1,slight play in steering rack †2,n/s/f lower ball joint boot split †3,n/s/r tyre worn close to limit †4,rear suspension cradle front main bushes unbonding

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N877 WOV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N877 WOV, 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 N877 WOV registered?

N877 WOV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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