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B736 VYL

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB736 VYL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 72,298 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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B736 VYL is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 80,194 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 B736 VYL, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B736 VYL registered?

B736 VYL is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B736 VYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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