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C602 VJU

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,234 mi
Last recorded66,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC602 VJU
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,130 miles

off side front tyre outer side wall slightly distorted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre outer side wall slightly distorted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear coilsprings corroded both sides of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,930 miles

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

surface corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,432 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,363 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 65,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,118 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,338 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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C602 VJU is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 C602 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C602 VJU registered?

C602 VJU is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C602 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C602 VJU shows 13 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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