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N16 AHF

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 AHF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,261 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2010 95,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in the steering rack near-side and off-side inner "drum stick" joints.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,430 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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N16 AHF is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N16 AHF, 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 N16 AHF registered?

N16 AHF is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is N16 AHF safe to buy?

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