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B31 ODF

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 ODF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 100,035 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

reverse lights inop

slight blow from exhaust joints

slight intermitant hesitation in the hazards function

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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B31 ODF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B31 ODF, 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 B31 ODF registered?

B31 ODF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B31 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B31 ODF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B31 ODF have outstanding finance?

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