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B862 XYO

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,141 mi
Last recorded65,141 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 XYO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 65,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,124 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,122 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack mounting bushes in poor condition

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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B862 XYO is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B862 XYO, 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 B862 XYO registered?

B862 XYO is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 July 1985.

Is B862 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B862 XYO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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