MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch sill area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Under bonnet sound deadoning material deteriorated and hanging down
Offside Inner main beam inoperative (0ne of two)
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner main beam inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake pad retaining rail pin missing, one of two not fitted (1.1.21 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, front sill area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner main beam inoperative
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
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E628 LYN is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,130 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 E628 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E628 LYN is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 25 January 1988.
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