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R495 YJU

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 YJU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 103,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 101,094 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 101,094 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R495 YJU is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 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 R495 YJU, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R495 YJU registered?

R495 YJU is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R495 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 YJU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R495 YJU have outstanding finance?

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