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E953 LCW

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Bronze Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 LCW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,688 miles

advise rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 71,688 miles

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

advise rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,958 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,257 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,358 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,032 miles

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.

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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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.

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