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B44 TNG

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Brown Lpg 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 TNG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,958 miles

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

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

R/o/s wheelarch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,648 miles

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

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

Under vehicle components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,611 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under vehicle components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,383 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear wing corroded

rear body corroded

rear brake and fuel pipes corroded slightly

screw in offside rear tyre and tread slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,210 miles

nail/screw in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,965 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack.

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack.

oil leak

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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B44 TNG is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B44 TNG, 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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B44 TNG is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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