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LBZ 3782

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 3782
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,198 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,195 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,633 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,733 miles

front lower radiator support braket corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,796 miles

wiper blades starting to split.osr tyre on legal limit.all tyres side walls perishing.

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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LBZ 3782 is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBZ 3782, 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 LBZ 3782 registered?

LBZ 3782 is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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