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L984 VBY

1994 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,412 mi
Last recorded189,412 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Sovereign104,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 VBY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 189,412 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 189,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 187,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 181,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 177,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 174,108 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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L984 VBY is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 104,797 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 L984 VBY, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L984 VBY registered?

L984 VBY is a 1994 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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