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W788 HKL

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 HKL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,846 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs surface corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front tyre treads [3mm] approx

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,619 miles

oil --leaks [ gear box ] sump area

steering rack pinion-- slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,204 miles

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

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

under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre has small age related cuts

Fail 12 Apr 2022 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre has small age related cuts

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 74,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken/white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour /lens slightly broken (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,562 miles

n/side front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,932 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,932 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion oil seal (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to n/side inner wing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,109 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion oil seal (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to n/side inner wing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,840 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,085 miles

n/side front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise n/s front door mirror condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,465 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 49,459 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,532 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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W788 HKL is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W788 HKL, 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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W788 HKL is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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