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P890 LKV

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,204 mi
Last recorded151,204 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 LKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 151,204 miles

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

front middle and rear chassis rusted

front middle and rear floors rusted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 May 2009 151,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front middle and rear chassis rusted

front middle and rear floors rusted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 151,174 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 147,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 136,109 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

hand brake readings low

nearside front chassie starting to rust

offside front jacking point floor rusted and holed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering top kit

Fail 1 Nov 2006 136,109 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

hand brake readings low

nearside front chassie starting to rust

offside front jacking point floor rusted and holed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering top kit

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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P890 LKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P890 LKV, 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 P890 LKV registered?

P890 LKV is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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