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M555 OEB

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,918 mi
Last recorded86,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 OEB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,917 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 69,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 69,038 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,953 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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M555 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M555 OEB, 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 M555 OEB registered?

M555 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is M555 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 OEB shows 6 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.

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