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R366 PRW

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 PRW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 137,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fan belt shredded

front discs worn

fuel pipoes corroded

n/s/r door stiff

oil leak

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

power steering belt shredded

rear discs worn

slight oil ,leak gearbox

slight play in rear suspension o/s and n/s

Fail 30 May 2012 137,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fan belt shredded

front discs worn

fuel pipoes corroded

n/s/r door stiff

oil leak

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

rear discs worn

slight oil ,leak gearbox

slight play in rear suspension o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Mar 2011 135,816 miles

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some movement felt in o/s/r n/s/r wheels when jacked up and rocked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 129,824 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 2 Mar 2009 120,352 miles

slight play in o/s/r n/s/r suspension top arms/ wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s rack inner end

Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,749 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R366 PRW is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue 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 R366 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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R366 PRW is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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