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C290 WLY

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,648 mi
Last recorded142,648 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 WLY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,500 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Front head light washer jets misaligned

Fail 17 Oct 2023 141,500 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Front head light washer jets misaligned

Pass 25 Oct 2022 141,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s bulk head/ windscreen area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,404 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bulk head corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,576 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion apron (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion wind screen panel n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Outer Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 138,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion apron (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion wind screen panel n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Outer Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken cracked (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen fletch plate corrded

Lower front and rear apron panels corroded

Nearside Outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

breather pipes in rear wheel arches corroded.

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 136,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,224 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 133,334 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front reg plate has crack

rear bumpers starting to get sharp edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Oct 2008 130,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 127,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 127,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 126,049 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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C290 WLY is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc 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 C290 WLY, 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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C290 WLY is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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