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R936 KPF

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 KPF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 114,751 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 98,616 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 98,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front chassis leg starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R936 KPF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R936 KPF, 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 R936 KPF registered?

R936 KPF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R936 KPF safe to buy?

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