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R293 FGY

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 FGY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 104,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 99,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 98,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine dip-stick is missing.

Windscreen wiper smears a bit(seems to be oil on windscreen)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,443 miles

slight play in both differential outputs

Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r differential outputs

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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R293 FGY is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R293 FGY, 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 R293 FGY registered?

R293 FGY is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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