MOT Status
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105,360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components
Under Body Of Vehicle Coated In Under seal, Corroded Where Visible
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components
Under Body Of Vehicle Coated In Under seal, Corroded Where Visible
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
under floor coated /under seal
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
under floor coated /under seal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating - underseal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f chassis corroded double skinned
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R779 XSW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R779 XSW, 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 R779 XSW registered?
R779 XSW is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R779 XSW safe to buy?
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