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P41 UDD

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

211,818 mi
Last recorded211,818 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 UDD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 211,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 208,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 205,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 203,071 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 201,031 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 201,022 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak NUMEROUS LEAKS ON EXHAUST JOINTS (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 198,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 198,867 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm outter bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn excessive play from inner driveshaft mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 193,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 193,747 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 189,632 miles

Front suspension parts corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 185,091 miles

some fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 181,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 176,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 171,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 168,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 156,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 143,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 133,948 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 133,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s front shock corroded round the bottom

o/s steering rack bush slightly deteriated

rear metal fuel lines corroded slightly

road springs to front both heavily corroded

serious oil leak from o/s rear drive shaft seal

slight play in adjustable steering column

Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 105,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P41 UDD is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P41 UDD, 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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P41 UDD is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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