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Y946 TUM

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 TUM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 111,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion under body

Fail 6 Jan 2026 111,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion under body

Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 82,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,102 miles

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

offside front steering rack inner ball joint worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,908 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 29,776 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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Y946 TUM is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 Y946 TUM, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y946 TUM registered?

Y946 TUM is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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