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R487 YLC

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,919 mi
Last recorded141,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 YLC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 141,919 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 135,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 135,908 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 131,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 129,469 miles

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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R487 YLC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R487 YLC, 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 R487 YLC registered?

R487 YLC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R487 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 YLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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