MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunnion (2.4.G.2)
diff oil leak
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link/lower bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunnion bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunnion (2.4.G.2)
diff oil leak
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
DIFF OIL SEALS LEAKING.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PLAY IN UPPER OS AND NS REAR DRIVE SHAFTS/SUSPENSION ARMS.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from differential.
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from differential.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE AXLE PINION LEAKING
advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge child seat n/s/r
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W218 BVX is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W218 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 W218 BVX registered?
W218 BVX is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W218 BVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W218 BVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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