Jaguar Sovereign
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 511 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
511
Model Years
1995 to 2001
Years Covered
7
About the Jaguar Sovereign
The Jaguar Sovereign was MOT tested 511 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1995 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 104,248 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 93,317 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Jaguar brand average of 88%, the Sovereign is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jaguar models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Jaguar Sovereign by Year
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Questions about the Jaguar Sovereign
Is the Jaguar Sovereign reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (1995 to 2001), the Jaguar Sovereign averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 511 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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