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P82 FEJ

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 FEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,564 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 6 Aug 2009 90,202 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,846 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,573 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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P82 FEJ is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P82 FEJ, 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 P82 FEJ registered?

P82 FEJ is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P82 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 FEJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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