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433 XJ

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,894 mi
Last recorded21,894 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration433 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear vallance a little corroded

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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433 XJ is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,130 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 433 XJ, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 433 XJ registered?

433 XJ is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is 433 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 433 XJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 433 XJ have outstanding finance?

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