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A919 MHC

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA919 MHC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 86,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Differential S/ Leaking

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Differential slightly leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ( Both Side ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,704 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cap worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 85,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,655 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

rear brake discs are in poor condition

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in both the front wheel bearings

slight play in the top of steering coloum

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,225 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,223 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A919 MHC is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A919 MHC, 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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A919 MHC is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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