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R351 JCU

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 JCU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,834 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,834 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,566 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 79,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,592 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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R351 JCU is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R351 JCU, 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 R351 JCU registered?

R351 JCU is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R351 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 JCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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