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R738 NOU

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 NOU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,381 miles

slight corrosion present under body

slight corrosion present under body

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint and wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,149 miles

corrosion present to rear chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,825 miles

corrosion present to rear subframe...............

offside front tyre inner edge worn............

play present in front nearside joints/bushes.....

play present in offside front joints/bushes....

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear main bed bushes slight movement present

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,007 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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R738 NOU is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R738 NOU, 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

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What year was R738 NOU registered?

R738 NOU is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R738 NOU safe to buy?

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