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R183 WFV

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,326 mi
Last recorded35,326 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 WFV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,326 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 34,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,503 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 34,491 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,965 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 32,949 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,300 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 29,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,735 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,724 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,724 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,990 miles

advise slight play in off side lower suspension arm bushs

Fail 12 Mar 2007 17,505 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,574 miles

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.

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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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.

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