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W218 BVX

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,466 mi
Last recorded130,466 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 BVX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 130,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,794 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 117,774 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 108,009 miles

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.

Fail 28 May 2015 108,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 92,417 miles

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.

Pass 13 May 2014 92,417 miles

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.

Pass 23 May 2013 79,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,447 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,829 miles

ADVISE AXLE PINION LEAKING

Pass 20 May 2011 58,103 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge child seat n/s/r

Pass 11 May 2010 50,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,955 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2008 45,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,732 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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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.

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