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VIL 9826

2009 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9826
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 108,008 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 108,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,545 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s/o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fubframe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2023 97,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fubframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,374 miles

Front engine under tray and engine cover present.

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 30% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 74,844 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,325 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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VIL 9826 is a 2009 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VIL 9826, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VIL 9826 registered?

VIL 9826 is a 2009 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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