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B400 KSC

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,719 mi
Last recorded70,719 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 KSC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 70,153 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 70,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B400 KSC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B400 KSC, 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 B400 KSC registered?

B400 KSC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B400 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 KSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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