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W842 VHN

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 VHN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 77,762 miles

full underside been under sealed

Pass 4 May 2022 77,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 77,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 77,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 77,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,119 miles

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

offside & nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,342 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,342 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 60,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,127 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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W842 VHN is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W842 VHN, 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 W842 VHN registered?

W842 VHN is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W842 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W842 VHN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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