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R552 AWS

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 AWS
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 93,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable too inspect front & rear brake pads

various corrosion spots underbody

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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R552 AWS is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R552 AWS, 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 R552 AWS registered?

R552 AWS is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R552 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 AWS 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.

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