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B53 PEF

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,099 mi
Last recorded27,099 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 PEF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes are dragging slightly.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B53 PEF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B53 PEF, 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 B53 PEF registered?

B53 PEF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B53 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 PEF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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