1985 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · B150 CSU
1985 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 03 May 1985. Recorded mileage 37,437 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B150 CSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 37,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B150 CSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xj (B150 CSU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
B150 CSU Mileage History
- 06/05/202236,592 mi
- 09/05/202336,989 mi+397 mi
- 17/05/202336,999 mi+10 mi
- 16/05/202437,437 mi+438 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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