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R133 ULX

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 ULX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,005 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,424 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,298 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,412 miles

25% brake inbalance

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,412 miles

25% brake inbalance

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,791 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly playing

offside front wheel bearing is slightly playing

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly playing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play both front assemblys

slight play both rear hub assemblys

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,993 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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R133 ULX is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 R133 ULX, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R133 ULX registered?

R133 ULX is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R133 ULX safe to buy?

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