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NIW 6497

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 6497
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016
Pass 17 Jan 2015 176,724 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 172,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 164,307 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 164,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 159,178 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 147,692 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sidewalls on both front tyres cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2010 147,692 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sidewalls on both front tyres cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 146,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 144,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 140,452 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 135,508 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 135,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 130,180 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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NIW 6497 is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NIW 6497, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIW 6497 registered?

NIW 6497 is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is NIW 6497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 6497 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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