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R571 SKX

1998 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Sovereign96,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 SKX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / floor off side front some minor corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,692 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 128,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,594 miles

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2015 117,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 113,581 miles

n/s headlight

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2014 113,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

n/s headlight

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,963 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 3 Jan 2013 109,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2011 104,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,832 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,115 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked & starting to fade

signs of corrosion N/S/F inner wing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked & starting to fade

signs of corrosion N/S/F inner wing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,308 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 70,048 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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R571 SKX is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R571 SKX, 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 R571 SKX registered?

R571 SKX is a 1998 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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