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P661 JKV

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,059 mi
Last recorded90,059 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,406 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges †exhuast corroded †front and rear springs corroded †o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2007 72,406 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,782 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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P661 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P661 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 P661 JKV registered?

P661 JKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P661 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 JKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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