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C44 YKV

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 YKV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,731 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,410 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 98,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 97,811 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 97,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 97,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 96,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 96,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,448 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,115 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 16 Apr 2008 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C44 YKV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C44 YKV, 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 C44 YKV registered?

C44 YKV is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is C44 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C44 YKV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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