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S423 XEV

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 XEV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 152,672 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 152,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 152,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 152,165 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 151,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,826 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 150,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 146,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 142,672 miles

Nearside Front Sill closing panel behind road wheel corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer edge perished and splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 141,964 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,281 miles

corrosion appearing to near side front inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,281 miles

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

corrosion appearing to near side front inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Jan 2013 140,050 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2013 140,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 138,867 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 138,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs ,

Pass 19 Jan 2010 133,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 128,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,113 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 105,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S423 XEV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 S423 XEV, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S423 XEV registered?

S423 XEV is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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