MOT Status
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102,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
wiper worn and smearing screen borderline
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror shroud missing.
Nearside rear tyre has approximately 2.5mm tread.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight end float in rear diff/driveshaft bearings.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror shroud missing.
Nearside rear tyre has approximately 2.5mm tread.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight end float in rear diff/driveshaft bearings.
front brake discs starting to rust
n/s/r tyre getting low at 3mm
rear brake pads very low 10% remaining,discs starting to rust
slight movement in o/s/r driveshaft universal joint
very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs starting to rust
n/s/r tyre getting low at 3mm
rear brake pads very low 10% remaining,discs starting to rust
slight movement in o/s/r driveshaft universal joint
very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
light corosion to underbody in places
light corrosion to exhaust in places
nsr tyre is starting to get low on tread
slight corrosion to nsf inner arch on chassis
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NOTE:recent front brake pads fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre
uneven wear to both front tyres
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
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A5 REC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 96,744 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 A5 REC, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A5 REC registered?
A5 REC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is A5 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 REC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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