MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner arch) Body has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front inner arch) body has slight corrosion
vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle heavily under sealed
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord
offside front tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord
vehicle heavily undersealed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear bump stops insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear bump stops insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise slight play in off side lower suspension arm bushs
Centre Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Centre Rear Lower Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Handbrake cables, chassis, running gear, exhaust & sump heavy surface corrosion
O/S/R lamp damaged
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R183 WFV is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R183 WFV, 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 R183 WFV registered?
R183 WFV is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R183 WFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R183 WFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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