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R561 AKR

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 AKR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,523 miles

corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

osr tyre close to legal limit on inner and outer edges

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

osr tyre close to legal limit on inner and outer edges

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,390 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,087 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 67,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,283 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,644 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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R561 AKR is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R561 AKR, 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 R561 AKR registered?

R561 AKR is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R561 AKR safe to buy?

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