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R383 GMJ

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 GMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 125,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 122,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 122,623 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 9 May 2008 110,426 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

brake pipes ,under n/s/front wing and close to n/s/rear flexy ,PITTED TO BORDER LINE

n/s/front shocker has BORDER LINE LEAK

Fail 7 May 2008 110,423 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

brake pipes ,under n/s/front wing and close to n/s/rear flexy ,PITTED TO BORDER LINE

n/s/front shocker has BORDER LINE LEAK

Pass 30 May 2007 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,395 miles

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

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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R383 GMJ is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 R383 GMJ, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R383 GMJ registered?

R383 GMJ is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R383 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 GMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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