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309 CKH

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 CKH
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,810 miles

rear discs corroded and worn/slight fluctuation rear discs, hole and corrosion boot floor to rear valance but non structural all tyre walls perished various bushes perished

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all bushes perrished

rear discs corroded n worn... sligt brake fluctuation rear discs... hole and corrosion boot floor to rear valance non structural

tyres perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,804 miles

Front slight perishing on both bottom ball joint dust covers

Nearside Front slight wear in top suspension arm bushes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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309 CKH is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 309 CKH, 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 309 CKH registered?

309 CKH is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 309 CKH safe to buy?

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