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B534 TEC

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,961 mi
Last recorded108,961 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB534 TEC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 108,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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B534 TEC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B534 TEC, 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 B534 TEC registered?

B534 TEC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B534 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B534 TEC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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