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G488 SNM

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 SNM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 124,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all - have been painted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes have been painted hindering inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres perishing / slight cracking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively all 4 driveshaft universal joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of car has been undersealed hindering inspaction

Pass 22 May 2021 124,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner surfaces worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both = images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sills / floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 124,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner surfaces worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both = images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sills / floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (also slight play from differential bearings) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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G488 SNM is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 87,065 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 G488 SNM, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G488 SNM registered?

G488 SNM is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G488 SNM safe to buy?

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