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E628 LYN

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,890 mi
Last recorded144,890 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE628 LYN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 144,890 miles

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 144,890 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,985 miles

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 143,967 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,052 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 142,682 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 142,681 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,541 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,689 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 136,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 128,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 122,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 120,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 117,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 117,121 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 113,547 miles

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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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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