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R40 JEL

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JEL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,394 miles

all rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge and starting to crack and perish

both front upper suspension prescrbed areas corroded

both rear lower seat belt prescribed areas corroded

feul pipes corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

general under side of vehicle corroded

nearside wing mirror slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in both front steering rack track rod inner ball joints

slight play in both rear prop shaft uj's

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge and starting to crack and perish

both front upper suspension prescrbed areas corroded

both rear lower seat belt prescribed areas corroded

feul pipes corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

general under side of vehicle corroded

nearside wing mirror slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

slight play in both front steering rack track rod inner ball joints

slight play in both rear prop shaft uj's

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,327 miles

All rear brake ferrules corroded

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front suspension prescribed arears corroded but not considered to be excessive

General underside of vehicle corroding

Offside rear sill corroding

Pipe to fuel filter corroded

Slight play in both rear drive shaft outer universal joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2014 102,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All rear brake ferrules corroded

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front suspension prescribed arears corroded but not considered to be excessive

General underside of vehicle corroding

Offside rear sill corroding

Pipe to fuel filter corroded

Slight play in both rear drive shaft outer universal joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,072 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside front lower arm gaiter deteriorating **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside number plate dim

Power steering pipes weeping

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in both front upper and lower ball joints

Slight play in both rear drive shafts

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2011 97,708 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Oil dampness on engine

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Wiper blade smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,894 miles

offside front tyre worn close to leagle limit

Fail 30 Oct 2010 93,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front and rear bumpers

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 78,442 miles

light corrosion around offside rear jacking point

Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,181 miles

both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn,both front tyres wearing on edges,slight corrosion on exhaust,nearside rear tyre tread cut

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,197 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,073 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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R40 JEL is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R40 JEL, 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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R40 JEL is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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