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P7 JKW

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,255 mi
Last recorded145,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JKW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 145,212 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 143,701 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 143,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,904 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 138,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bottom of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r inner side light inopertive

Pass 23 Jul 2012 138,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded through. not near any prescribed areas

offside front inner sill corroded through. not near any prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 137,909 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 134,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 129,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 126,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 121,388 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 17 Oct 2005 151,823 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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P7 JKW is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P7 JKW, 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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P7 JKW is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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