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E652 TYJ

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 TYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,219 miles

coolant leak ?

hole corroded in o/s floor / sill , not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding n/s & o/s (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak ?

hole corroded in o/s floor / sill , not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,828 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,654 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 105,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,841 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 99,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 99,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,332 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 99,332 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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E652 TYJ is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E652 TYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E652 TYJ registered?

E652 TYJ is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E652 TYJ safe to buy?

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