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R347 ENO

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 ENO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 141,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 124,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 113,491 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all chassis and prescribed areas beginning to corrode

slight play in suspension steering and bushes

welding done okay, not great

Pass 20 May 2008 113,491 miles

all chassis and prescribed areas beginning to corrode

slight play in suspension steering and bushes

welding done okay, not great

Fail 14 Apr 2008 113,490 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front suspension/steering has slight play

o/s/f shock absorber slightly wet

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,010 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 108,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 101,281 miles

play in offside of steering rack

surface rust on rear floor pan - rust protection?

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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R347 ENO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R347 ENO, 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 R347 ENO registered?

R347 ENO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R347 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 ENO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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