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E785 HPK

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,084 mi
Last recorded28,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 HPK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 27,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 26,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 25,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 25,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 24,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,301 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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E785 HPK is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 E785 HPK, 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 E785 HPK registered?

E785 HPK is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E785 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E785 HPK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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