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B8 FOK

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

123,296 mi
Last recorded123,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FOK
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,296 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 123,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel breather pipe loose in wheel arch

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 122,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 121,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 121,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS SLOW (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

BATTORY FLAT

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

WATER LEAK

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,146 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheelhouse has holes in cover panel

Fail 12 Jun 2018 121,146 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park too high (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheelhouse has holes in cover panel

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,216 miles

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Front wheel house holed at lower rear

Offside Front wheel house holed at lower rear

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (inoperative) (8.2.3)

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Front wheel house holed at lower rear

Offside Front wheel house holed at lower rear

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,391 miles

ADVISE HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED DUE TO LAMP CONDITION

CORROSION AT REAR OF BOTH SILL AT ARCH

Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,369 miles

REDUCED DIP BEAM OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS DUE TO CORROSION INTERNALLY

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,096 miles

nearside front lower panel holed with corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

rear floor panel/spare wheel carrier holed with corrosion outwith any prescribed areas

several areas of corrosion on bodywork

Fail 24 May 2013 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer lower panel holed with corrosion.

rear floor panel/ spare wheel carrier holed with corrosion but outwith any prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2010 118,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HOSE CORRODED ABOVE MUDFLAP ON COVER PANEL

SILL CORRODED AT REAR OF OFFSIDE

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED TO EXCESS ACROSS COMPLETE WIDTH

Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust clamp is insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 117,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust clamp is insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 117,374 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear valens hold

Pass 4 Jun 2008 116,681 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 116,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s/f***sill hold

Pass 23 May 2007 115,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 115,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

DAMPNESS AT POWER STEERING RACK AND SUMP

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,223 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 114,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B8 FOK is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 B8 FOK, 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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B8 FOK is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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