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C428 RAN

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,358 mi
Last recorded70,358 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 RAN
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,907 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 69,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 69,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,268 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,384 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,916 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 38,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 38,778 miles

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

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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C428 RAN is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C428 RAN, 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 C428 RAN registered?

C428 RAN is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C428 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C428 RAN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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