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R459 JAR

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,242 mi
Last recorded121,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,949 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,251 miles

nearside front chassis inner wheel arch shows corrosion

Pass 30 May 2009 76,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,686 miles

both nearside & offside rear drive shaft universal joints have slight play in a bearing

foot brake has slightly long travel

Fail 30 May 2008 71,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside & offside rear drive shaft universal joints have slight play in a bearing

foot brake has slightly long travel

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 25 May 2007 63,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light one bulb not working

Pass 10 May 2006 50,269 miles

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

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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R459 JAR is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R459 JAR, 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 R459 JAR registered?

R459 JAR is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R459 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 JAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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