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B13 LAX

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,929 mi
Last recorded11,929 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LAX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 11,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 11,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B13 LAX is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B13 LAX, 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 B13 LAX registered?

B13 LAX is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is B13 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 LAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B13 LAX have outstanding finance?

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