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R225 AKN

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,835 mi
Last recorded166,835 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 AKN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 165,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general rear under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 163,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded. Advise repair soon. Not within any prescribed areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock bush dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock bush dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,408 miles

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

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

Tyres all round are cracking and perished, but not exposing any cords or ply. Advise replacement

Fail 8 Jan 2018 160,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 150,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 148,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 147,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 144,563 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 144,563 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 141,666 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 141,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 138,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 134,399 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 134,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 129,985 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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R225 AKN is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R225 AKN, 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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R225 AKN is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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