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J60 BFG

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,642 mi
Last recorded92,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 BFG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corosion underside

Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,260 miles

various corosion starting under body

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,610 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,411 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

rear subframe bushes droping

sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

stone chips to screen

unable to check brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,783 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,171 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

unable to see brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,823 miles

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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J60 BFG is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J60 BFG, 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 J60 BFG registered?

J60 BFG is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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