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R302 HJN

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,868 mi
Last recorded117,868 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,868 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 107,021 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 15 Sep 2007 87,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,098 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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R302 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R302 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 R302 HJN registered?

R302 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R302 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 HJN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R302 HJN have outstanding finance?

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