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B730 EGD

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,426 mi
Last recorded162,426 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 EGD
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 162,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 158,646 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 158,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 155,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 155,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 152,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 152,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 149,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 149,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 146,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 142,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 138,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 135,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 131,157 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 127,256 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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B730 EGD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B730 EGD, 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 B730 EGD registered?

B730 EGD is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B730 EGD safe to buy?

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