1988 Jaguar Sovereign 5.3L Petrol · E628 LYN
1988 Jaguar Sovereign (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 144,890 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR SOVEREIGN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 5343cc
E628 LYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 144,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E628 LYN Mileage History
- 23/03/2022143,052 mi
- 24/03/2023143,967 mi+915 mi
- 05/04/2023143,985 mi+18 mi
- 09/04/2024144,890 mi+905 mi
- 12/04/2024144,890 mi
Average of roughly 894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E628 LYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Sovereign (E628 LYN) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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