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B792 VYL

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 VYL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,325cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,481 miles

many areas corroded

wear and deterioration to suspension and rubber components, front bump stops disconnected

Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing repeater not working

all tyres look under inflated

many areas corroded

wear and deterioration to suspension and rubber components, front bump stops disconnected

Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,471 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joints (7.1.2)

signs of standing,some perishing to rubber components,many areas corroding,several welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,560 miles

signs of standing,some perishing and corrosion ,several welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

signs of standing,some perishing and corrosion ,several welded repairs

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,761 miles

many areas corroding esp nearside front sill area. signs of repairs. some wear suspension etc.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 107,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

many areas corroding esp nearside front sill area. signs of repairs. some wear suspension etc.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel locking nut damaged

number plate characters may not meet current regulations?

old welded repair to front suspension mounting area possibly not continuous below underseal?

rear brake pads and discs worn

signs of stsnding -some perishing and corrosion -many body repairs

Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,431 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel locking nut damaged

number plate characters may not meet current regulations?

old welded repair to front suspension mounting area possibly not continuous below underseal?

rear brake pads and discs worn

signs of stsnding -some perishing and corrosion -many body repairs

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

number plates characters may not meet current regulations?

old welded repair to front suspension mounting area possibly not continuous below underseal?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -many body repairs

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

number plates characters may not meet current regulations?

old welded repair to front suspension mounting area possibly not continuous below underseal?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -many body repairs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,820 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 105,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,885 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,077 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside front end of body sill corrorded and holrd (outside prescribed areas)

repairs to nearside front freshly undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2010 104,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside front end of body sill corrorded and holrd (outside prescribed areas)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front end of body sill corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front end of body sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,780 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

play in steeering rack mounting bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2006 95,668 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

movement in steering rack mountings

oil leak

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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B792 VYL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 4,325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 B792 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B792 VYL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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