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A3 AVC

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AVC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,721 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A3 AVC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A3 AVC, 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 A3 AVC registered?

A3 AVC is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is A3 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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