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E184 XHB

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 XHB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 129,284 miles

advise of slight perishing on o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 129,275 miles

both rear suspension bushes slight play

exhaust system rusty

off side rear door wont open

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 May 2006 129,275 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

exhaust system rusty

off side rear door wont open

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

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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E184 XHB is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue 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 E184 XHB, 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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How do I check the history of E184 XHB?

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What year was E184 XHB registered?

E184 XHB is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E184 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E184 XHB 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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