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A542 SYU

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,550 mi
Last recorded31,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA542 SYU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all four tyres badly perished

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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A542 SYU is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A542 SYU, 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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What year was A542 SYU registered?

A542 SYU is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A542 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A542 SYU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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