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V8 AXJ

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 159,817 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component both (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 159,817 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component both (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 157,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,306 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 150,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 145,865 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 145,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 145,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 145,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 138,217 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,135 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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V8 AXJ is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 V8 AXJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 AXJ registered?

V8 AXJ is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is V8 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 AXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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