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B803 OBC

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 OBC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 131,007 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING AND OVER 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 130,969 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 OVER 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,815 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,677 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,445 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 127,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 126,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 122,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 117,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 112,941 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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B803 OBC 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 93.3%.

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 B803 OBC, 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 B803 OBC registered?

B803 OBC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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