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E577 LYN

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,407 mi
Last recorded75,407 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 LYN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 75,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 75,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 75,407 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 76,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 75,399 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion Front panel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 75,399 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion Front panel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,399 miles

Central Front badly corroded across lower front panel

Central Rear boot lid badly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear backbox badly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,399 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO too high on idle (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front badly corroded across lower front panel

Central Rear boot lid badly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear backbox badly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E577 LYN is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E577 LYN, 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 E577 LYN registered?

E577 LYN is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 December 1987.

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