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J300 LWB

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,096 mi
Last recorded60,096 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 LWB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 60,096 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to the under side vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,270 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 59,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near filter ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,194 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2016 56,881 miles

both front tyres wearing in inner edge

Fail 26 May 2016 56,879 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing in inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,764 miles

both front and n/s/r coil springs corroding

corrosion round rear subframe mounts

front number plate poor

front tyres wearing edges

fuel lines corroding

n/s/r mirror glass taped on

play in both rear drive shaft UJ joints

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front and n/s/r coil springs corroding

corrosion round rear subframe mounts

front number plate poor

front tyres wearing edges

fuel lines corroding

n/s/r mirror glass taped on

play in both rear drive shaft UJ joints

Pass 31 May 2013 55,140 miles

lots of suspension corrosion

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear driveshafts

steering column play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,400 miles

exhaust blowing

lots of under body corrosion

play in rear drive shafts

steering column play

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,904 miles

coil springs corroding

general corrosion underneath

play in rear drive shafts

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,190 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,087 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,994 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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J300 LWB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 114,314 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 J300 LWB, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J300 LWB is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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