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JWR 288Y

1983 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,333 mi
Last recorded15,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 288Y
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 15,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JWR 288Y is a 1983 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JWR 288Y, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWR 288Y registered?

JWR 288Y is a 1983 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 June 1983.

Is JWR 288Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 288Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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