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1997 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0L Petrol · OPR 300

OPR 300

1997 Jaguar Sovereign (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 91,206 miles. MOT valid until 26/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
JAGUAR SOVEREIGN
Year / Origin
1997 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 26/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
91,206 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
3980cc

OPR 300 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
  • 91,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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OPR 300 Mileage History

  1. 28/06/202386,730 mi
  2. 25/06/202488,242 mi+1,512 mi
  3. 27/06/202488,252 mi+10 mi
  4. 17/06/202589,829 mi+1,577 mi
  5. 22/06/202691,206 mi+1,377 mi

Average of roughly 1,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OPR 300 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 01:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Sovereign (OPR 300) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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