1985 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · C232 EKL
1985 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1986. Recorded mileage 117,555 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5343cc
C232 EKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 117,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C232 EKL Mileage History
- 03/12/2021115,629 mi
- 13/12/2022116,680 mi+1,051 mi
- 19/12/2023117,300 mi+620 mi
- 11/05/2026117,472 mi+172 mi
- 19/05/2026117,555 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C232 EKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xjs (C232 EKL) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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