MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
complete underbody chassis everything covered in thick black underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chassie corroding and getting weak at front and rear section of vheicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
diff oil leak
front and rear suspension components have corrossion
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E838 NCX is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 E838 NCX, 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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What year was E838 NCX registered?
E838 NCX is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 27 May 1988.
Is E838 NCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E838 NCX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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