MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?
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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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