CarVerify

Free Car Check

D968 DPF

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 DPF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 7 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

both front upper suspension retaining bolts lacking in thread length

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
Full Jaguar Sovereign reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D968 DPF is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D968 DPF, 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 D968 DPF?

You can check the full history of D968 DPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D968 DPF registered?

D968 DPF is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D968 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D968 DPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D968 DPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D968 DPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.