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P444 MSB

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Maroon Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 MSB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,419 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 60,419 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 59,546 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,000 miles

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 56,266 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P444 MSB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Maroon with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P444 MSB, 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 P444 MSB registered?

P444 MSB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P444 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P444 MSB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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