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A5 REC

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,506 mi
Last recorded102,506 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 REC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 101,773 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 100,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper worn and smearing screen borderline

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,689 miles

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.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,689 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 94,327 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 94,316 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,051 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,051 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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