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D700 SWL

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 SWL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 14 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 117,759 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 116,450 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 116,450 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 113,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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D700 SWL is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D700 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D700 SWL?

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What year was D700 SWL registered?

D700 SWL is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D700 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D700 SWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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