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3 ACM

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ACM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,900 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,900 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort low 17%

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,976 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,383 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,594 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 86,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perishing slight play frt hubs small blow n/s centre silencer joint

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,994 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,337 miles

Advise replace both rack bushes.

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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3 ACM is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 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 3 ACM, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3 ACM is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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