MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,337 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E178 BKM is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 E178 BKM, 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.
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What year was E178 BKM registered?
E178 BKM is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E178 BKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E178 BKM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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