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B693 FGT

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,386 mi
Last recorded91,386 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 FGT
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2008 91,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear lower suspension bushes os front and ns front bushes worn and splitting os f anti roll link bush worn front tyre treads low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,367 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 90,360 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front and rear valance corroded front subframe bushes worn ns and os

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,545 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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B693 FGT is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B693 FGT, 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 B693 FGT registered?

B693 FGT is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B693 FGT safe to buy?

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