MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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