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P558 LLP

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,349 mi
Last recorded9,349 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 LLP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 9,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 7,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 7,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,638 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 7,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,596 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,147 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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P558 LLP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P558 LLP, 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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What year was P558 LLP registered?

P558 LLP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P558 LLP safe to buy?

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