MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing damper mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor and sill (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
general underside corrosion
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underside and some underside components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both os and ns outer sills holed with corrosion
both rear coil springs corroded and weakened
both rear drivers seat mounts protruding through vehicle floor reccomend attention asap
fuel pipes corroding at the rear
osf footwell soaked with water recommend attention asap
radiator damaged across the bottom edge
rear brakes noisey when rotated
unable to fully see condition of rear brake pads
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn badly on edge
N/S rear slight end float in drive shaft
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S rear slight end float in drive shaft
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
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R497 TAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R497 TAC, 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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R497 TAC is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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