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P829 DFP

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,738 mi
Last recorded212,738 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 DFP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 212,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 30 Nov 2013 208,843 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

offside front (lower) p.a.s hose / pump area damp

rear brake trunions corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 203,084 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 203,083 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 197,520 miles

corossion on front chassis legs

corrossion on rear chassis legs

o/s handbrake lower than n/s

rear brake hosetrunions rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 196,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 196,438 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 194,670 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 191,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 191,287 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 179,234 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 174,281 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P829 DFP is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 P829 DFP, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P829 DFP registered?

P829 DFP is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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