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E94 VWB

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

28,914 mi
Last recorded28,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE94 VWB
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 28,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 28,914 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault POSS DASH FAULT (1.6 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 28,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 28,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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E94 VWB is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E94 VWB, 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 E94 VWB registered?

E94 VWB is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E94 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E94 VWB shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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