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P406 YTA

1996 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Sovereign114,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 YTA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on edges & both slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear subframes rusty (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 127,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on edges & both slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear subframes rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 125,863 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Radiator support panel corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 125,847 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Radiator support panel corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 114,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

PAS pipes corroaded

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Fail 1 Oct 2009 114,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS pipes corroaded

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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P406 YTA is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P406 YTA, 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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What year was P406 YTA registered?

P406 YTA is a 1996 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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