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R991 XAR

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,355 mi
Last recorded94,355 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 XAR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 89,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 88,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 86,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 86,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,868 miles

both rear tyres have splits in tread

slight movement in both rear wheels

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,868 miles

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

both rear tyres have splits in tread

slight movement in both rear wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,101 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,072 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,753 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R991 XAR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R991 XAR, 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 R991 XAR registered?

R991 XAR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R991 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 XAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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