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R319 HJN

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 119,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Around rear subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 118,441 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 118,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 117,743 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged in car mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 116,536 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 116,535 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front inner seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/o/sinner sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 112,781 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/o/sinner sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 111,859 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 111,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,266 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in both rear hubs

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,236 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on edge

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,236 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,404 miles

Offside Rear slight play in hub/driveshaft

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear slight play in hub/driveshaft

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,408 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,413 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,413 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate detiriated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate detiriated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,879 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,855 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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R319 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R319 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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R319 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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