MOT Status
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103,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion flitch panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor / jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor / jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front inner side sill to inner wing corroded
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side sill (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside front floor pans corroded by jacking points
nearside and offside front floor area corroded near jacking points
nearside and offside front inner sill slightly corroded
nearside front main chassis slightly corroded above subframe mounting
slight dampness around nearside front steering rack boot
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipes slightly corroded (front to back)
front and rear brake discs pitted
slight corrosion to suspension/steering components (front and back)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipes slightly corroded (front to back)
front and rear brake discs pitted
slight corrosion to suspension/steering components (front and back)
Small amount of corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area near to metal brake pipe
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R266 SLB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R266 SLB, 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 R266 SLB registered?
R266 SLB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R266 SLB safe to buy?
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