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B998 KPL

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 KPL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Put Fog lights on main comes on (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Hand brake cable hanging down under car (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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B998 KPL is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B998 KPL, 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.

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What year was B998 KPL registered?

B998 KPL is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B998 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B998 KPL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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