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B270 EEV

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 EEV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 26,013 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 25,525 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear foot and hand brakes slight lag in operation

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 25,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 25,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 24,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,921 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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B270 EEV is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B270 EEV, 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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B270 EEV is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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