MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light showing on dash when braking
near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K497 SLY is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 106,358 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 K497 SLY, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K497 SLY registered?
K497 SLY is a 1993 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 March 1993.
Is K497 SLY safe to buy?
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