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C230 EKL

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 EKL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,539 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,718 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 93,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 86,160 miles

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

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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C230 EKL is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C230 EKL, 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 C230 EKL registered?

C230 EKL is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C230 EKL safe to buy?

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