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A19 DBP

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

109,026 mi
Last recorded109,026 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DBP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,026 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 10 Feb 2009 109,019 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion and holed areas to vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2007 107,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 107,263 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 106,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 106,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 105,271 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 105,234 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake requires adjusting

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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A19 DBP is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 87,634 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 A19 DBP, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 DBP registered?

A19 DBP is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is A19 DBP safe to buy?

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