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R274 LAC

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 LAC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,290 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,837 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,827 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 87,200 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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R274 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R274 LAC, 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 R274 LAC registered?

R274 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R274 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 LAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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