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B38 TRW

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,616 mi
Last recorded92,616 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 TRW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 92,616 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,118 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 91,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to lower coils of both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,603 miles

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

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

front coil springs corroding

rear diff slight leak

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2021 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

front coil springs corroding

rear diff slight leak

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,075 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,818 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,846 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,705 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,396 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

front anti-roll bar bushes beginning to perish

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,200 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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B38 TRW is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B38 TRW, 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 B38 TRW registered?

B38 TRW is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B38 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B38 TRW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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