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A38 JEC

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 JEC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 87,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,004 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 83,004 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,566 miles

Diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 72,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A38 JEC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 A38 JEC, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A38 JEC registered?

A38 JEC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is A38 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A38 JEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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