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XJI 6629

1988 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Gas bi-fuel 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Sovereign93,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6629
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 34,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 34,389 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 34,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,930 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 33,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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XJI 6629 is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 3,590cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJI 6629, 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 XJI 6629 registered?

XJI 6629 is a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is XJI 6629 safe to buy?

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