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R299 HJN

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,703 miles

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/r silencer starting to leak

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,870 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake pipes rusting

O/S Centre exhaust silencer leaking & holed

O/S/F Indicator lens cracked

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

some lift in O/S/F Lower swivel joint

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 77,760 miles

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

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

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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R299 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R299 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R299 HJN registered?

R299 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R299 HJN safe to buy?

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