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R266 SLB

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 SLB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,457 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,059 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,298 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,329 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,632 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 97,632 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,475 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,827 miles

nearside and offside front floor area corroded near jacking points

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,492 miles

nearside and offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,200 miles

nearside front main chassis slightly corroded above subframe mounting

slight dampness around nearside front steering rack boot

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,137 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,627 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,623 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,576 miles

Small amount of corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area near to metal brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,056 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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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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R266 SLB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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