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A81 VYF

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 VYF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,866 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,494 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,835 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly detiorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 88,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 88,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,171 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 88,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 85,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A81 VYF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A81 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A81 VYF?

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What year was A81 VYF registered?

A81 VYF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A81 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 VYF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A81 VYF have outstanding finance?

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