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B132 LPH

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,535 mi
Last recorded93,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 LPH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,535 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 93,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,410 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,091 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,415 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 86,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,639 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,465 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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B132 LPH is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 B132 LPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B132 LPH registered?

B132 LPH is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B132 LPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B132 LPH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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