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R980 CMA

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 CMA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre - 3mm.

rear brake hoses corroding.

unable to see all brake pads.

wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 118,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipe corroding.

rear wheel bearings slight play.

unable to see all brake pads.

wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 112,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 109,390 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R980 CMA is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R980 CMA, 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 R980 CMA registered?

R980 CMA is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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