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W983 BHJ

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 BHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 107,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement -YELLOW CHALK- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement -YELLOW CHALK- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,806 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,541 miles

Nearside Front foot well slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers foot well slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,567 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front inner wing and body chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,776 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2012 60,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,774 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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W983 BHJ is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W983 BHJ, 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 W983 BHJ registered?

W983 BHJ is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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