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B257 MPJ

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

152,471 mi
Last recorded152,471 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB257 MPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 152,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 152,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 151,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 146,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 132,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 116,411 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,653 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,280 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 102,537 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,847 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,429 miles

n/s/f steering top & bottom ball joints rubber gaiters badly split.

o/s/f steering top ball joint gaiter badly split.

suspect oil/fluid leaks around engine/gear box.

travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,990 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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B257 MPJ is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B257 MPJ, 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 B257 MPJ registered?

B257 MPJ is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B257 MPJ safe to buy?

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