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A24 YAS

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,788 mi
Last recorded49,788 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 YAS
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,774 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,104 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

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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A24 YAS is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A24 YAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 YAS registered?

A24 YAS is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is A24 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 YAS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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