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B116 NPL

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,105 mi
Last recorded113,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 NPL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,105 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack rubber mounts deteriating

Fail 14 Aug 2008 113,080 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack rubber mounts deteriating

Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

osf tyre worn outer edge

rear metal fuel pipes corroding

slight misting of oil nsr shock absorber

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 100,534 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 100,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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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B116 NPL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown 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 B116 NPL, 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 B116 NPL registered?

B116 NPL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B116 NPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B116 NPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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