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E878 BCD

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,615 mi
Last recorded58,615 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 BCD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,615 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 58,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,968 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E878 BCD is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 E878 BCD, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E878 BCD registered?

E878 BCD is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E878 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 BCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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