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X388 VVW

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,385 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,223 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,514 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner sills excessive corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2019 80,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front inner sills excessive corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,081 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wing/outer sill heavy corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,768 miles

under side undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,504 miles

Underneath heavily coated with underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,356 miles

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,783 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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X388 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X388 VVW, 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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X388 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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