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C272 XLM

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,282 mi
Last recorded122,282 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 XLM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 121,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,286 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,458 miles

Nearside park brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bottom coolant hose rubbing on engine

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,572 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake 15%

Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe is touching the brake caliper

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front subframe forword mounts worn

near side rear brake pads worn more than offside

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

off side front top and bottom ball joint gaitors split

offside front headlamp ok only reflector condition not good

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,995 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 90,995 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 88,157 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 833,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f top ball joint gater split

oil leak

wipers do not park

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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C272 XLM is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C272 XLM, 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 C272 XLM registered?

C272 XLM is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 January 1986.

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