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B24 HBD

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 HBD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,555 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,876 miles

ball joint boots split

right front tyre sidewall cracked

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,831 miles

ball joint boots split

front disc pads worn

Fail 10 Sep 2008 45,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ball joint boots split

front disc pads worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,712 miles

exhaust repairs

steering rack bushes - play

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front number plate condition

Hamdbarake roller wheel(lower) sized

Nail in Right rear tyre

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

No main beam warning light

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering rack mounting play

oil leak

rear diff 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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B24 HBD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B24 HBD, 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 B24 HBD registered?

B24 HBD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B24 HBD safe to buy?

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