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W421 MBT

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 MBT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,283 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 103,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 98,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,528 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W421 MBT is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W421 MBT, 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 W421 MBT registered?

W421 MBT is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W421 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 MBT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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