MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,394 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside front tyre worn close to leagle limit
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)
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
light corrosion around offside rear jacking point
both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn,both front tyres wearing on edges,slight corrosion on exhaust,nearside rear tyre tread cut
Rear brake discs in poor condition.
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R40 JEL registered?
R40 JEL is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R40 JEL safe to buy?
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