MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wearing on edges
Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front power steering pipe shows signs of a leak
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front power steering pipe shows signs of a leak
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small stone-chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Outer Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R35 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R35 LAC, 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 R35 LAC registered?
R35 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 February 1998.
Is R35 LAC safe to buy?
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