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B300 WHU

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 WHU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,701 miles

Front sub frame bushes perished advise replace

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,701 miles

Front sub frame bushes perished advise replace

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,504 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,035 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x 2 nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x 3 nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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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B300 WHU is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B300 WHU, 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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B300 WHU is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 24 September 1984.

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