1979 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · 42 SM
1979 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1979. Recorded mileage 63,460 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 4235cc
42 SM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 63,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
42 SM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1979 Jaguar Xj (42 SM) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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