CarVerify

Free Car Check

P30 CJB

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 CJB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 129,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,623 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 129,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 129,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 127,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 126,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011
Fail 16 Aug 2011

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 121,778 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 121,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 120,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 118,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 111,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 103,168 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
Full Jaguar Sovereign reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P30 CJB is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 P30 CJB, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P30 CJB?

You can check the full history of P30 CJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P30 CJB registered?

P30 CJB is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P30 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 CJB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P30 CJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P30 CJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.