1985 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · B153 DRL
1985 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 15/02/1985. Recorded mileage 105,919 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 4235cc
B153 DRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 105,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
B153 DRL Mileage History
- 05/10/2022105,012 mi
- 20/11/2023105,307 mi+295 mi
- 19/11/2024105,480 mi+173 mi
- 20/11/2024105,480 mi
- 14/07/2026105,919 mi+439 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B153 DRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xj (B153 DRL) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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