MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all front steering and suspension components have service corrosion
all rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R409 FGP is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R409 FGP, 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 R409 FGP registered?
R409 FGP is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R409 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R409 FGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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