1995 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · A15 DKL

The vehicle presents a stable mechanical condition, culminating in a clean pass on 31 October 2025 at 106,733 miles. The maintenance trend remains consistent, though the MOT record for late 2025 shows an unusual pattern. The car failed on 7 October 2025 and again on 27 October 2025, both times with no defects recorded. Passing on 31 October 2025 with zero defects suggests the initial failures stemmed from administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical deterioration. A lack of recorded faults across the history indicates the core mechanical and structural systems have remained sound. The annual mileage sits remarkably low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,443 miles per year. Between 14 April 2023 at 106,568 miles and 23 June 2024 at 106,602 miles, the car covered just 34 miles. The subsequent jump to 106,733 miles by October 2025 represents only 131 miles over sixteen months. Such minimal usage points to prolonged periods of standing rather than regular driving. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from deteriorated consumables and corrosion caused by inactivity rather than wear from use. Despite the absence of recorded mechanical failures, the extreme low mileage and long stationary periods demand a thorough physical inspection. Examine the condition of the tyres closely; the rubber will likely display date codes from several years ago, meaning the tread depth might be legal but the structural integrity compromised by dry rot. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, as short trips and standing cause rust to form on unprotected friction surfaces. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing and sagging, which occurs when a vehicle sits on its weight for extended durations. Assess the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion, paying particular attention to the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans, which can degrade rapidly if the car has been parked on damp ground.