MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
some movement in near-side rear lower suspension arm outer rear bush
Refer to original test 331527747447
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R423 DJW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R423 DJW, 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 R423 DJW registered?
R423 DJW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R423 DJW safe to buy?
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