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N996 GRK

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

142,609 mi
Last recorded142,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 GRK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 142,609 miles

Front shock absorber rubbers slight cracking

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 141,510 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,495 miles

under side of car corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,429 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 141,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 141,040 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 138,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,954 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 129,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/ inner sill corroded in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 128,487 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 127,068 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 124,965 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 124,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 123,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 122,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 119,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 117,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 117,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2009 116,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 116,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,350 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre,s worn on inside

Fail 21 Jul 2008 106,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre,s worn on inside

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 84,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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N996 GRK is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N996 GRK, 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 N996 GRK registered?

N996 GRK is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N996 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 GRK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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