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R301 ENO

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,112 mi
Last recorded122,112 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 ENO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 122,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 122,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,830 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 105,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,015 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 30 Jan 2006 84,315 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R301 ENO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R301 ENO, 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 R301 ENO registered?

R301 ENO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R301 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 ENO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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