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C480 JRO

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 JRO
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS...

WIPERS SMEARY...

Fail 19 Apr 2023 81,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS...

WIPERS SMEARY...

Pass 12 May 2022 81,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,167 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 80,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 78,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,592 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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C480 JRO is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C480 JRO, 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 C480 JRO registered?

C480 JRO is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is C480 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 JRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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