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R136 BHP

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 BHP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 86,850 miles

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,293 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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R136 BHP is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R136 BHP, 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 R136 BHP registered?

R136 BHP is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R136 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 BHP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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