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B535 BMT

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,569 mi
Last recorded28,569 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 BMT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,826 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,789 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

breather pipe split

exhaust emissions fluctuating

foglamp wiring insecure

fuel smell at rear

Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,214 miles

Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,214 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,780 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,750 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,852 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake efficiency low. (on limit)

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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B535 BMT is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B535 BMT, 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 B535 BMT registered?

B535 BMT is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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