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R305 HJN

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,347 mi
Last recorded168,347 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 168,347 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 168,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 157,828 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 141,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 122,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,211 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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R305 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R305 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.

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What year was R305 HJN registered?

R305 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R305 HJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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