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B111 CAF

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 CAF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,700 miles

slight exhaust blow at the front of exhaust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,768 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

offside front top shock absorber mounting rusting

offside steering rack mount worn

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,768 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

offside front top shock absorber mounting rusting

offside steering rack mount worn

rear diff leaking slightly

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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B111 CAF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 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 B111 CAF, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B111 CAF registered?

B111 CAF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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