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X661 JAR

2000 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Sovereign90,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,839 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement soon (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

eml light turned off at time of test

front lower ball joints have slight up and down movement n/s and o/s

surface corrosion developing on rear underside components subframe brake components and jacking points

Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe outer mounting n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement soon (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

eml light turned off at time of test

front lower ball joints have slight up and down movement n/s and o/s

surface corrosion developing on rear underside components subframe brake components and jacking points

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,953 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly deteriorated n/s an o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy no play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion developing on rear underside subframe brake components jacking points

eml light off at time of test emissions ok

Fail 15 Feb 2023 112,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly deteriorated n/s an o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy no play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion developing on rear underside subframe brake components jacking points

eml light off at time of test emissions ok

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,647 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion developing on rear underside - subframe and brake components - rear jacking points

eml light on - switched off at time of test - emissions ok

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,035 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BIG bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on rear underside including rear subframe / suspension and brake components ; rear jacking points

engine management light turned off at time of test ; emissions ok ;

front lower arm outer ball joints slight up and down movement n/s and o/s

Fail 9 Feb 2021 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BIG bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on rear underside including rear subframe / suspension and brake components ; rear jacking points

engine management light turned off at time of test ; emissions ok ;

front lower arm outer ball joints slight up and down movement n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,915 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bushes ; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on / cleared / emissions ok ;

front inner wings have slightly corroded areas ;

front lower arm ball joints have slight up and down movement

rear jacking points slightly corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,442 miles

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

front inner arches patches of corrosion n/s and o/s

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting ; (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to crack with age

both inner legs starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking mount and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking mount and sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to crack with age

both inner legs starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front inner sills corroded and holed outside of 30cm prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,568 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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X661 JAR is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X661 JAR, 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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X661 JAR is a 2000 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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