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R342 HJN

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 HJN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate in poor condition..

Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate delaminating.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 107,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R342 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R342 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 R342 HJN registered?

R342 HJN is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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