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C788 EKM

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,212 mi
Last recorded19,212 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 EKM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 19,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,901 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 17,901 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 17,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 17,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,226 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 17,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 17,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 17,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,926 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 11,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,036 miles

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 3,113 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,514 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,514 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C788 EKM is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C788 EKM, 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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C788 EKM is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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