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C39 DHV

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,664 mi
Last recorded260,664 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 DHV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 260,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 260,664 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 260,649 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

all front + rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2006 259,150 miles

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

Offside front floor starting to rust

Offside inner wing shock absorber top mount starting to rust

boot floor in poor condition

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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C39 DHV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C39 DHV, 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 C39 DHV registered?

C39 DHV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C39 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C39 DHV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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