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P885 DOB

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 DOB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,902 miles

Both inner sill panels corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From both centre joins (7.1.2)

Nearside inner sill panel corrosion

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,284 miles

Floor pan / chassis rails corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 43,187 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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P885 DOB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P885 DOB, 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 P885 DOB registered?

P885 DOB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P885 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 DOB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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