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A13 LRF

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LRF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 99,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 99,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,422 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,416 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,301 miles

Front Sub frame bushes perished

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Steering rack bush has slight movement

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,102 miles

both fuel cap seals perished

front brake imbalance 29%

oil leaks - engine gearbox finaldrive

Offside Front bump stop detatched

alternator belt perished/damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop detatched

alternator belt perished/damaged

both fuel cap seals perished

front brake imbalance 29%

oil leaks - engine gearbox finaldrive

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front coi lsprings corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front coi lsprings corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,354 miles

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

both rear tail pipes loose

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corrosion starting

n/s/r and o/s/r end of sills/arches corrsion starting

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,720 miles

corrosion at nearside rear outer sill

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,712 miles

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

corrosion at nearside rear outer sill

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,884 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 89,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006

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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A13 LRF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A13 LRF, 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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What year was A13 LRF registered?

A13 LRF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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