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R670 BLH

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 BLH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 134,375 miles

Large nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/55/zr16-95W

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 112,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,540 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,481 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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R670 BLH is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R670 BLH, 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 R670 BLH registered?

R670 BLH is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R670 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 BLH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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