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P687 FRP

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,417 mi
Last recorded163,417 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 FRP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 163,417 miles

Disks scored

Heavey power steering

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

R Suspntion got play

Sills and floor corroded

Steering rack nad ends got play

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyres got cuts

Fail 23 May 2012 163,417 miles

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

Disks scored

Heavey power steering

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

R Suspntion got play

Sills and floor corroded

Steering rack nad ends got play

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyres got cuts

Fail 29 Nov 2011 160,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 156,996 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 150,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 139,695 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 128,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,048 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

both front link arm bushs split

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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P687 FRP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P687 FRP, 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 P687 FRP registered?

P687 FRP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P687 FRP safe to buy?

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