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321 DXC

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 DXC
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,739 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 103,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion from battery acid spillage down N/S front inner wing and chassis rail area

Differential oil leak near rear brake discs

N/S alloys damaged by kerbing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S & N/S rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

O/S & N/S sills slight corrosion beginning in various areas

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,161 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2009 103,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge, offside on legal limit

corrosion starting around nearside front top shock mounting

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight leak from front exhaust system

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2008 102,928 miles

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)

slight play steering rack mountings

Fail 6 Dec 2007 102,917 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,446 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 102,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

hand brake just up to effort

play in steering rack rubber mounts

rust in various parts of body

Pass 28 Nov 2005 100,988 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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321 DXC is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 321 DXC, 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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What year was 321 DXC registered?

321 DXC is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 321 DXC safe to buy?

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