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B430 CGN

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 CGN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 77,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,707 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2008 74,827 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 73,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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B430 CGN is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B430 CGN, 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 B430 CGN registered?

B430 CGN is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 March 1985.

Is B430 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B430 CGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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