1985 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · B996 ACK
1985 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 108,977 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 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
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B996 ACK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 108,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xj (B996 ACK) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
B996 ACK Mileage History
- 15/09/2006100,084 mi
- 21/09/2007102,184 mi+2,100 mi
- 22/09/2008102,745 mi+561 mi
- 23/09/2009103,703 mi+958 mi
- 02/11/2010104,122 mi+419 mi
- 07/11/2011104,356 mi+234 mi
- 09/11/2012104,858 mi+502 mi
- 24/11/2012104,866 mi+8 mi
- 13/11/2013104,950 mi+84 mi
- 11/08/2014106,296 mi+1,346 mi
- 02/09/2015106,992 mi+696 mi
- 24/06/2016107,026 mi+34 mi
- 21/06/2017108,280 mi+1,254 mi
- 23/05/2024108,447 mi+167 mi
- 02/10/2025108,977 mi+530 mi
- 02/10/2025108,977 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (B996 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as B996ACK.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES
MOTOR HOME
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
BMW
K SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
MOTOR HOME
VAUXHALL
CAVALIER
HONDA
C90
YAMAHA
RD350
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
SUBARU
284
FORD
ESCORT
JAGUAR XJ Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1985 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.