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SH 4790

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH 4790
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre pressures very low

front and rear suspension parts rusty

front coil springs rusty

n/s rear tyre perished badly and o/s rear tyre perished badly and n/s front tyre perished badly

oil leaks

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,107 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,058 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to crack

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,996 miles

battery loose

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

battery loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,917 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,917 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 51,665 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 51,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

hand brake performance low

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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SH 4790 is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH 4790, 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 SH 4790 registered?

SH 4790 is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 May 1984.

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