1985 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · B996 ACK
1985 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 23/04/1985. Recorded mileage 108,977 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,977 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
B996 ACK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 108,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
B996 ACK Mileage History
- 23/05/2024108,447 mi
- 02/10/2025108,977 mi+530 mi
- 02/10/2025108,977 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B996 ACK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xj (B996 ACK) between May 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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.
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