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B49 DCX

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,732 mi
Last recorded72,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 DCX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,732 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Chassis covered in thick underseal limiting full inspection

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near park brake mounting underside of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Play detected at wheel but minimal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator lower mounting frame corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,732 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Chassis covered in thick underseal limiting full inspection

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near park brake mounting underside of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Play detected at wheel but minimal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator lower mounting frame corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,661 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,323 miles

corrosion to off side front radiator support panel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 62,790 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,635 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

diff slightly noisey

front cross-member corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

boot floor corroded

diff slightly noisey

front cross-member corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,089 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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B49 DCX is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B49 DCX, 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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B49 DCX is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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