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C173 DHV

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,389 mi
Last recorded85,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 DHV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,389 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,369 miles

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

underside heavy undersealed

Pass 14 May 2011 84,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,872 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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C173 DHV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C173 DHV, 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 C173 DHV registered?

C173 DHV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C173 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C173 DHV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C173 DHV have outstanding finance?

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