MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
nearside front chassis inner wheel arch shows corrosion
both nearside & offside rear drive shaft universal joints have slight play in a bearing
foot brake has slightly long travel
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
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
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.
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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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