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T846 VAP

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT846 VAP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower spring plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter not in bracket correctly but secure

Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,833 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower spring plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,067 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 103,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,386 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

offside front floor pan corroded / holed ( not structural )

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front floor pan corroded / holed ( not structural )

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes to filter corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,431 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under floor to front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,260 miles

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

fuel pipe by fuel filter corroded

n/s/r light lense broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,257 miles

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

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

fuel pipe by fuel filter corroded

n/s/r light lense broken

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front chassis starting to corrode behind wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,016 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,758 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,108 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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T846 VAP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 T846 VAP, 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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T846 VAP is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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