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E42 FLM

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,272 mi
Last recorded47,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 FLM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front (Fog lamp inoperative)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2015 46,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 46,953 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 46,790 miles

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

n/s hand brake performance could be improved.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 46,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E42 FLM is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E42 FLM, 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 E42 FLM registered?

E42 FLM is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E42 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 FLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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