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A20 MHA

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MHA
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,584 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,604 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,102 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,102 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 59,961 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 59,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,971 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,430 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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A20 MHA is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 A20 MHA, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 MHA registered?

A20 MHA is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A20 MHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MHA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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