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WTB 292

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Sovereign80,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 292
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,982 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,963 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both rear caliper dust covers deteriorated.....falling apart.....evidence apparent rear brakes have been HOT. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened with closer inspection maybe to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,272 miles

Front both tyres starting to perish / old

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish / old

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,272 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative intermittent action (1.4.A.2a)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure Mounting bushes deteriorating (2.2.D.2d)

Front both tyres starting to perish / old

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty switch not holding on main beam (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish / old

Fail 15 May 2012 75,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,252 miles

STORED CAR.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,252 miles

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

STORED CAR.

Pass 1 May 2009 75,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,240 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,223 miles

stored car.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 75,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WTB 292 is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WTB 292, 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 WTB 292 registered?

WTB 292 is a 1984 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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