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P562 TRL

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 TRL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and flexi ferrules covered with under seal at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and flexi ferrules covered with under seal at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,845 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded not considered excessive at time of test

both front wheel bearings have slight play in them at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,759 miles

Front discs worn corroded outer edges

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

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,758 miles

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

Front discs worn corroded outer edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,412 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,548 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner 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)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,444 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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P562 TRL is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P562 TRL, 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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P562 TRL is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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