1988 Jaguar Sovereign 5.3L Petrol · E427 TOV
1988 Jaguar Sovereign (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 98,201 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR SOVEREIGN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E427 TOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 98,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E427 TOV 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 (E427 TOV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
E427 TOV Mileage History
- 22/02/202397,775 mi
- 10/02/202498,133 mi+358 mi
- 14/02/202498,140 mi+7 mi
- 28/01/202598,191 mi+51 mi
- 19/02/202698,201 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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