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R199 GLG

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 GLG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust around rear sub frame

Fail 19 Nov 2018 96,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust around rear sub frame

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,864 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,883 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,568 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,266 miles

smoking clears with revs

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber is slightly deteriorated

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split and deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,145 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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R199 GLG is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R199 GLG, 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 R199 GLG registered?

R199 GLG is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R199 GLG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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