1986 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · C729 EHU
1986 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1986. Recorded mileage 58,617 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2001)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4235cc
C729 EHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/01/2015
- 58,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
C729 EHU Mileage History
- 16/07/200858,491 mi
- 07/08/200858,507 mi+16 mi
- 02/01/201558,617 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C729 EHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Jaguar Xj (C729 EHU) between July 2008 and January 2015.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.