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C10 MPW

1986 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Sovereign87,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 MPW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,713 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,201 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,182 miles

both lower ball joints boots perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,155 miles

both front lower ball joints boots perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,105 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perished

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel pump mounts perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,082 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joints have slight play

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,066 miles

o/s/r lower shock bush starting to pull away

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,312 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

steering column touches dash

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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C10 MPW is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C10 MPW, 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 C10 MPW registered?

C10 MPW is a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is C10 MPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 MPW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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