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C12 SOV

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,901 mi
Last recorded122,901 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,046 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not excessive

O/s rear discs showing signs of heat

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear panel corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 27 Nov 2017 120,949 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,578 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,896 miles

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,417 miles

corrosion not through all skins rear inner wheel arches

front inner brake pads look thin

o/s/f wheel started to bind + both rear

rear coil springs corroding

surface corrosion outer sills

Fail 9 Oct 2014 117,416 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion not through all skins rear inner wheel arches

front inner brake pads look thin

o/s/f wheel started to bind + both rear

rear coil springs corroding

surface corrosion outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2014 117,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r inner wheel arch

front inner brake pads look thin

n/s/r outer brake pad well thin

o/s/f wheel started to bind

rear coil springs corroding

surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2013 117,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,229 miles

All tyres starting to perrish

Both outer sills corroded

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 116,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

CORROSION EVIDENT ON BOTH OUTER SILLS NOT YET HOLED

rear tyres WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,909 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 116,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 116,641 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 446,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 115,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C12 SOV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C12 SOV, 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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C12 SOV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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