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R45 WRB

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,109 mi
Last recorded169,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 WRB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 169,109 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 168,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,480 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 105,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 74,771 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,883 miles

slight paly in both rear driveshafts

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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R45 WRB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R45 WRB, 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 R45 WRB registered?

R45 WRB is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R45 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 WRB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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