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E421 SUG

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137 mi
Last recorded137 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 SUG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023
Pass 18 Dec 2021
Pass 6 Dec 2019 142,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,922 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,451 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 136,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded and holed

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed below battery tray

Pass 18 Jul 2007 129,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 129,587 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,445 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 127,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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E421 SUG is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 5,343cc 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 E421 SUG, 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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What year was E421 SUG registered?

E421 SUG is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E421 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 SUG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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