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B174 SFH

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,764 mi
Last recorded47,764 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 SFH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 159,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,078 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2013 47,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,886 miles

Vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,825 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 45,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,538 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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B174 SFH is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B174 SFH, 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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What year was B174 SFH registered?

B174 SFH is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B174 SFH safe to buy?

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