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C80 HOE

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC80 HOE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 78,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 77,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear offside front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 76,148 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine at rear has a slight oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 76,148 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine at rear has a slight oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 75,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 75,547 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,391 miles

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,004 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,187 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC,S BADLEY WORN ADVISE NEW DISCS BE FITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,567 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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C80 HOE is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C80 HOE, 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 C80 HOE registered?

C80 HOE is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C80 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C80 HOE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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