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C216 BYN

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,561 mi
Last recorded57,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 BYN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 55,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C216 BYN is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C216 BYN, 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 C216 BYN registered?

C216 BYN is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C216 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C216 BYN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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