1985 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · C693 BYU
1985 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1985. Recorded mileage 86,481 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,481 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
C693 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2024
- 86,481 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
C693 BYU Mileage History
- 09/12/202179,591 mi
- 03/12/202286,023 mi+6,432 mi
- 03/12/202286,023 mi
- 02/12/202386,270 mi+247 mi
- 16/11/202486,481 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C693 BYU 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 (C693 BYU) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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