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C20 SOV

1987 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,124 mi
Last recorded60,124 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Sovereign72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,124 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front and rear suspension component has corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front and rear suspension component has corrosion

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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C20 SOV is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 C20 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 39 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 SOV registered?

C20 SOV is a 1987 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is C20 SOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 SOV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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