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P620 JKV

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

276,300 mi
Last recorded276,300 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 276,300 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE TO O/S/F INDICATOR

Pass 23 Feb 2015 273,566 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear drive shaft uj have slightly play

nearsdie front inner sill/floor corroded and holed not prescribed

offside fornt inner sill/floor weak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 273,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear drive shaft uj have slightly play

nearsdie front inner sill/floor corroded and holed not prescribed

offside fornt inner sill/floor weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 272,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 270,930 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 279,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 270,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 270,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 267,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on nearside rear floor

Pass 27 Jan 2010 264,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear floor slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2009 257,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 253,672 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 248,402 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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P620 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P620 JKV, 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 P620 JKV registered?

P620 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P620 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P620 JKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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