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E489 AYJ

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,313 mi
Last recorded34,313 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 AYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 33,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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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E489 AYJ is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E489 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E489 AYJ registered?

E489 AYJ is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E489 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 AYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E489 AYJ have outstanding finance?

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