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E947 HFG

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,600 miles

Front brake caliper locking device missing both sides fixing bolt lock wire (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind both sides (3.7.D.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S outter sill has corrosion in some area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2006 108,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear [rear] sub-frame mount slightly insecure

both sides rear outer floor [by sill panels slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 108,599 miles

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear [rear] sub-frame mount slightly insecure

both sides rear outer floor [by sill panels slightly corroded.

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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E947 HFG is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E947 HFG, 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 E947 HFG registered?

E947 HFG is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E947 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E947 HFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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