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146 XAE

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 XAE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,639 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,568 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wipers worn.

o/s/r fuel cap rubber deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,670 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 81,670 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 81,808 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,995 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 78,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,788 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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146 XAE is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 87,634 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 146 XAE, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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146 XAE is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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