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N970 SPH

1995 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,197 mi
Last recorded215,197 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Sovereign104,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 SPH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 215,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 202,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes rusty.

various rust under car & n/s/f wing & n/s/r arch.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 190,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various rust under car.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 177,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 166,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 148,087 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked n/s/r exhaust rusty both front tyres worn on edges rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,697 miles

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

rear exhaust crumbly front brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2009 140,697 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear exhaust crumbly front brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,356 miles

front screen chipped rear exhausts crumbly slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 116,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2007 116,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Upper Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 111,950 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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N970 SPH is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 104,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N970 SPH, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N970 SPH is a 1995 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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