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A14 WHD

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,006 mi
Last recorded72,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WHD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,006 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 72,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 71,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

corrosion to vehicle

front subframe, front mounting bushes splitting.

redar discs heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,810 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking but no cords visible

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords visible

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,880 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,871 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

battery loose in carrier

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,440 miles

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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A14 WHD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A14 WHD, 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 A14 WHD registered?

A14 WHD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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