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B2 CHO

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CHO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,509 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011
Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,870 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 113,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2009 110,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 107,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 104,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 103,898 miles

wipers

Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,635 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 101,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B2 CHO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B2 CHO, 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

How do I check the history of B2 CHO?

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What year was B2 CHO registered?

B2 CHO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B2 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 CHO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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