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P272 EHC

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 EHC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension wishbone slight play in pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box has slight leak gases

Rear slight play in rear bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2023 108,411 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 101,313 miles

Nearside Front nearside jacking point area starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroding

Rear subframe mounts starting to deteriorate

under body steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear small hole in exhaust last box last box

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension steering brake and under body heavily rusting suspension springs heavily rusting more. advise protection

underbody part undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,657 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp not working (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear small hole in exhaust last box last box

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension steering brake and under body heavily rusting suspension springs heavily rusting more. advise protection

underbody part undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,261 miles

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

n/s and o/s floor pan corroded

n/s and o/s outer sill underside sill corroded not with 30cm of anything

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2019 96,252 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

n/s and o/s floor pan corroded

n/s and o/s outer sill underside sill corroded not with 30cm of anything

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,837 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills corroded

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,799 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement at steering colum

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement at steering colum

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,925 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,033 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge wearing low

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,364 miles

center seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,915 miles

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

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

slight play in top steering column

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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P272 EHC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 P272 EHC, 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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P272 EHC is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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