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B201 LJF

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB201 LJF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,851 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 153,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 153,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 152,699 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 150,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 147,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 146,680 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2006 146,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2005 145,528 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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B201 LJF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B201 LJF, 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 B201 LJF registered?

B201 LJF is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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