MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise rear brake discs rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
advise rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
dim dip not working offside front
front and rear nearside and offside road springs,are slightly corroded
knock from rear when driving
nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect
offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect
power steering pipes slightly corroded from steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
dim dip not working offside front
front and rear nearside and offside road springs,are slightly corroded
knock from rear when driving
nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect
offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect
power steering pipes slightly corroded from steering rack
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
knock from rear when driving
nearside dim dip does not always work
knock from rear when driving
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside dim dip does not always work
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pressure warning light on
corrision behind battery
light corroison on front sub frame
tyres perishing in treads
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E953 LCW is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Bronze with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 E953 LCW, 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 E953 LCW registered?
E953 LCW is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 6 April 1988.
Is E953 LCW safe to buy?
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