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SNB 970

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNB 970
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,656 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 77,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting plate over chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting/borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion behind shock under metal brake pipe on inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 59,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 43,515 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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SNB 970 is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SNB 970, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNB 970 registered?

SNB 970 is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is SNB 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNB 970 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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