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N948 HTP

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,172 mi
Last recorded181,172 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 HTP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 181,172 miles

rear exhaust box deteriation

Fail 1 Apr 2014 181,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box deteriation

Pass 22 Mar 2013 180,668 miles

Rear ex boxes corroded

slight play @ O/S/R wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2013 180,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear ex boxs corroded

slight play o/s rear wheel

Pass 29 Feb 2012 178,232 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear shocks weak

advise rear subframe mounting rubbers deteriated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 176,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 173,164 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 170,295 miles

slight play in both front top suspension arm inner mounting bushes.

Pass 10 May 2007 161,065 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 133,310 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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N948 HTP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N948 HTP, 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 N948 HTP registered?

N948 HTP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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