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D537 ELH

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 ELH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 52,247 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear panel holed and corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,464 miles

COUPLE OF CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H/R RADIUS ARM BISH SLIGHTLY WORN.

R/H DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT REAR HUBS.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D537 ELH is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D537 ELH, 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 D537 ELH registered?

D537 ELH is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D537 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D537 ELH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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