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R642 JAR

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

off side exhaust has slight rattle in cat

Pass 11 Apr 2025 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rattle in exhaust cat on off side needs new exhaust

Pass 16 May 2024 107,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,074 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid leak (n/s Rack boot)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,377 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,890 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,521 miles

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

Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front inner sills rust

rear chassis and brake pipes surface rust

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front inner sills rust

rear chassis and brake pipes surface rust

windscreen marked

wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,396 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front inner sills rust

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise and play

Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both nearside tyres perished

front inner sills rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise and play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,897 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,897 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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R642 JAR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R642 JAR, 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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R642 JAR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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