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R330 PRW

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,686 mi
Last recorded58,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 PRW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 38,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 29,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 24,369 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,412 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,976 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 18,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,266 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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R330 PRW is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R330 PRW, 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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R330 PRW is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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