1986 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · C868 YKK
1986 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 99,448 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C868 YKK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 99,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
C868 YKK Mileage History
- 24/05/202498,867 mi
- 25/06/202498,882 mi+15 mi
- 08/07/202699,448 mi+566 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C868 YKK MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Jaguar Xj (C868 YKK) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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