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A900 BET

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,238 mi
Last recorded54,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 BET
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,235 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 54,227 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,376 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 53,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 51,806 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,222 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,571 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 46,571 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 44,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,040 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,855 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition, front silencer inlet pipe cracked all the way round.

Near side front, off side front and centre front metal brake pipes corroding.

Near side indicator side repeater not working.

Reflectors in near side and off side dipped and near side main beam lights deteriorating.

Suspension components and general underside of vehicle compenents corroding.

Fail 15 May 2013 41,855 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition, front silencer inlet pipe cracked all the way round.

Near side front, off side front and centre front metal brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Reflectors in near side and off side dipped and near side main beam lights deteriorating.

Suspension components and general underside of vehicle compenents corroding.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded and clamp missing from off side rear silencer.

Near side front, off side front and centre brake pipes corroding.

Reflectors in near side and off side dip and near side main lights deteriorating.

Suspect fault with near side dip and main beam light. Not working when first checked now working all the time.

Suspension components and general underside of vehicle components corroding.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 39,032 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,138 miles

All brake flexible hoses, ferrules slightly corroded.

Both front wheel bearings have slightest of play.

Fuel pipes corroded, not leaking.

Light underbody corrosion.

Loose connection on offside rear light.

Nearside rear wheel tight when spun on jack.

Oil leak.

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

Rear differential leak.

Rear exhaust pipework deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,151 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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A900 BET is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A900 BET, 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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A900 BET is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 January 1984.

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