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V117 KJN

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 KJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 125,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 124,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,048 miles

Nearside Front body corroded but outside of prescribed arias

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front body corroded but outside of prescribed arias

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,019 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 112,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,825 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,991 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

slight play in o/s and n/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,551 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,832 miles

corrosion at o/s/f upper chassis leg & n/s/f inner wing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,823 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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V117 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V117 KJN, 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 V117 KJN registered?

V117 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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