1997 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0L Petrol · R991 XAR
1997 Jaguar Sovereign (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27/11/1997. Recorded mileage 94,355 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR SOVEREIGN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3996cc
R991 XAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 94,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R991 XAR Mileage History
- 21/04/202291,383 mi
- 28/03/202392,475 mi+1,092 mi
- 22/04/202493,358 mi+883 mi
- 09/04/202594,355 mi+997 mi
Average of roughly 1,001 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R991 XAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Sovereign (R991 XAR) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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