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B500 TAC

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,178 mi
Last recorded101,178 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 TAC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2006 101,178 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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B500 TAC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B500 TAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B500 TAC?

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What year was B500 TAC registered?

B500 TAC is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B500 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 TAC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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