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P850 PYX

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,762 mi
Last recorded167,762 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 PYX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 167,762 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear subframe outer bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s front, top wishbone front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s rear silencer box deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2017 167,070 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear subframe outer bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s front, top wishbone front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,136 miles

Coolant seepage from both the top and bottom radiator hoses

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Rear view mirror loose

Fail 17 Jul 2015 140,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant seepage from both the top and bottom radiator hoses

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 10 Jul 2014 139,659 miles

Oil leak

aircon belt cracking

all four coil spring rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2012 139,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak from the thermostat housing area

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Throttle sticks at 3000 rpm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,461 miles

Coolant leak from the thermostat housing area

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Throttle sticks at 3000 rpm

Pass 12 Jul 2011 139,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 139,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 139,428 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 138,690 miles

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

antifreeze shouyld be changed every 4 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

rear brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 138,438 miles

front disc not good

front inner wish bone bushes worn top and bottom

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2006 138,216 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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P850 PYX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P850 PYX, 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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P850 PYX is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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