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R3 UHO

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 UHO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,372 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle been underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2018 83,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,090 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,029 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,028 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,944 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,023 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,803 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,468 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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R3 UHO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 UHO, 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 R3 UHO registered?

R3 UHO is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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