The road tax status for C657 PGM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C657 PGM?

The MOT for C657 PGM is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of C657 PGM?

The recorded mileage for C657 PGM is 82,869 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C657 PGM ULEZ compliant?

No, C657 PGM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1986 Jaguar XJ 3.4L Petrol · C657 PGM

C657 PGM

1986 Jaguar XJ (3.4L, petrol). First registered 10/02/1986. Recorded mileage 82,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin: 1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 82,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/07/2026

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Mileage: 82,869 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 3442cc

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C657 PGM Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
82,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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C657 PGM Mileage History

28/04/202282,629 mi
28/04/202282,629 mi
06/01/202582,860 mi+231 mi
01/08/202582,869 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

C657 PGM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 08:09

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Jaguar Xj (C657 PGM) between April 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”.

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