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R391 WNT

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,393 mi
Last recorded64,393 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 WNT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 64,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 163,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,633 miles

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

n/s front inner wing beginning to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front inner wing beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,960 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)

n/s front inner wing beginning to corrode

o/sfront inner wing beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,145 miles

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

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)

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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R391 WNT is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R391 WNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R391 WNT registered?

R391 WNT is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R391 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 WNT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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