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E275 LUC

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 LUC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,098 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,778 miles

Advise on O/S ball joint rubber deteorating

Advise on O/S/R tyre with nail

Advise on gearbox mount believe to be worn

advise on O/S wheel bearing slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on O/S ball joint rubber deteorating

Advise on O/S/R tyre with nail

Advise on gearbox mount believe to be worn

advise on O/S wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,599 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,377 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E275 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E275 LUC, 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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E275 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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