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W208 BVX

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

209,519 mi
Last recorded209,519 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 BVX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 209,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

power steering pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 209,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

power steering pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 209,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 207,158 miles

ADVISE, ALL 4 coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON.

ADVISE, CORROSION TAKING PLACE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TO ALL METALS & IN ADVANCED STAGES.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS & STARTING TO HOLE.(under wheel arch)

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS.(under wheel arch)

ADVISE, REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODING HEAVILY.

ADVISE, STEERING U J CORRODING.

ADVISE, front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, offside front inner headlight unit loose, top clip broken.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2013 206,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 204,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 201,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 190,020 miles

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

some surface corrosion both rear chassis legs and both front wheel arches

Pass 1 Jun 2009 179,598 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2008 160,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 140,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 116,414 miles

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

offside front indicator lense damaged

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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W208 BVX is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 90,212 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 W208 BVX, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W208 BVX is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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