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C250 KGG

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 KGG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 98,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 97,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,310 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,682 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,137 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 93,133 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,569 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,336 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 89,859 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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C250 KGG is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C250 KGG, 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 C250 KGG registered?

C250 KGG is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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