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E940 MUC

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 MUC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 132,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 127,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 126,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 125,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 124,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 122,456 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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E940 MUC is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E940 MUC, 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 E940 MUC registered?

E940 MUC is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E940 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E940 MUC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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