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R447 MEH

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,932 mi
Last recorded172,932 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 MEH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 172,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 169,463 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 169,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 161,180 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 155,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 155,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 154,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 154,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 147,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 132,478 miles

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

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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R447 MEH is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R447 MEH, 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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R447 MEH is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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