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C39 MAU

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,877 mi
Last recorded80,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 MAU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,682 miles

nearside rear bumper corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear bumper corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake cable very close to rear exhaust box

no centre lap belt

Fail 8 Aug 2009 78,396 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake cable very close to rear exhaust box

no centre lap belt

Fail 18 May 2009 78,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f caliper pipe corroded.

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 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 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 MAU, 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 41 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 MAU registered?

C39 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C39 MAU safe to buy?

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