MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear exhaust box deteriation
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
Rear ex boxes corroded
slight play @ O/S/R wheel
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
advise oil leak
advise rear shocks weak
advise rear subframe mounting rubbers deteriated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in both front top suspension arm inner mounting bushes.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N948 HTP safe to buy?
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