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W408 SAV

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,691 mi
Last recorded194,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 SAV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 194,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor below front seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 186,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill rusty

Offside chassis holed at centre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2017 179,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

chassis holed offside at centre

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2017 179,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis holed offside at centre

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 170,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis holed offside at centre

Fail 14 Jun 2016 170,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis holed offside at centre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 164,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 164,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor holed nearside front at jacking point

floor to sills very rusty bith sides

Pass 20 Jun 2014 155,002 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front chassis corroded seen at inner arch

floor to sills rusty both sides

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside chassis at centre corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 155,000 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front chassis corroded seen at inner arch

floor to sills rusty both sides

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside chassis at centre corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,518 miles

rear subframe rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

chassis offside at centre corroded

floor to sills corroded both sides

offside and nearside front chassis corroded seen in inner arches

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,697 miles

both front inner wings started to corrode

floor to sills starded to corrode

fuel pipes started to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to n/s front chassis under wing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,263 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to n/s front chassis under wing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 118,968 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s front chassis under wing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 107,786 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,192 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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W408 SAV is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W408 SAV, 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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W408 SAV is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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