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R577 KRW

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 KRW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 134,132 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 133,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and Offside front fog lights not working .

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside and outside of the central tyre band.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,779 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 125,776 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 124,580 miles

some play in o/s/f wheel bearings

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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R577 KRW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R577 KRW, 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.

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What year was R577 KRW registered?

R577 KRW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R577 KRW safe to buy?

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