MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some surface corrosion both rear chassis legs and both front wheel arches
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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.
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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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What year was W208 BVX registered?
W208 BVX is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W208 BVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W208 BVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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