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P298 POW

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 POW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on inner and outer tread 3mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner sill and jacking point area showing a previous welded repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing previous evidence of under inflation and cracking DOT marked 27/12 advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner sill and jacking point area showing a previous welded repair

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit on outer tread and also showing previous evidence of under inflation and cracking DOT marked 27/12 advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area upper slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area but not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area but not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 129,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,074 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres cracking to tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component underside of vehicle unable to see due to restricted access (2.3.3b)

Rear nearside and offside drive shaft outer flanges contain play

nearside and offside steering rack mount bushes contain play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,348 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff and surrounding components damp with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,929 miles

Engine damp with oil

Limited view of front and rear brake pads

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,821 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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P298 POW is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P298 POW, 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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P298 POW is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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