1993 Jaguar XJ 6.0L Petrol · K126 TLA

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 May 2025 at 66,557 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This consistent clean sheet across consecutive annual tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and that critical components are currently operating within acceptable parameters without immediate cause for concern. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old Jaguar, averaging approximately 2,017 miles per year. Between April 2021 and May 2025, the car covered only 2,025 miles, indicating a very slow rate of use of roughly 500 miles per annum. This low usage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, engine, and braking system, though long periods of standing often lead to secondary issues such as perished seals, fluid degradation, or internal corrosion that do not always manifest during a standard MOT test. Given the lack of recorded advisories, a physical inspection must focus on areas vulnerable to age rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer should check for structural corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and rear wheel arches, as moisture retention is a common issue for this era. The suspension bushings should be examined for cracking or tearing due to dry rot, as rubber components degrade over time regardless of distance travelled. Additionally, while the brakes passed recently, the system should be checked for seized calipers or perished hoses to ensure the low-frequency use has not caused internal components to seize.