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B378 RHP

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,676 mi
Last recorded27,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB378 RHP
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack mouting bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,458 miles

Nearside Rear reversing light inop

Fail 12 Jun 2018 27,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear reversing light inop

head lamp switch faulty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 26,940 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 26,872 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 226,844 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,828 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,186 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,562 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres warn on eadges.

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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B378 RHP is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B378 RHP, 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 B378 RHP registered?

B378 RHP is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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