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XJI 2950

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 2950
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,188 miles

front panel corroding/adjust park brake lever travel/downpipes slight blow

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,275 miles

welding repairs heavily coated with underseal cannot be properly in spected but appear o.k

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2008 108,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 108,819 miles

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

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

Advise handbrake travel

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2006 107,971 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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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XJI 2950 is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJI 2950, 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 XJI 2950 registered?

XJI 2950 is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is XJI 2950 safe to buy?

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