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C160 JHG

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Maroon Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 JHG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,509 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 129,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 124,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 124,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 124,201 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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C160 JHG is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Maroon with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C160 JHG, 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 C160 JHG registered?

C160 JHG is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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