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R6 LAC

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LAC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 119,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,236 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 114,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,010 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 98,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,532 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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R6 LAC is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R6 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R6 LAC?

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What year was R6 LAC registered?

R6 LAC is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R6 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 LAC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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