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P762 FRP

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 FRP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 134,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both inner wheel arch floor sections

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,715 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 132,711 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All four coil springs corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,523 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 131,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,216 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 130,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,839 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,838 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested Unable to insert probe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,560 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 124,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,490 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 127,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,454 miles

n/s/front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,491 miles

exhaust centre rubber missing

slight play in rear driveshafts

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 95,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,214 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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P762 FRP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P762 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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P762 FRP is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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