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A188 VYF

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,132 mi
Last recorded38,132 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 VYF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and centre to o/s/r box small hole at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 38,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and centre to o/s/r box small hole at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2015 37,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 37,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower ball joint rubber boots slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,246 miles

o/s/r rubber fuel line out of shape

one n/s/r brake pad wearing low

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,456 miles

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

both rear radius rear bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Jun 2010 33,456 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 ball joint rubber boots split

both rear radius rear bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

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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A188 VYF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 80,194 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 A188 VYF, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A188 VYF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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