1985 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · C819 DHY
1985 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 93,893 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5343cc
C819 DHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2008
- 93,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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.
C819 DHY Mileage History
- 09/10/200686,796 mi
- 31/10/200793,660 mi+6,864 mi
- 14/10/200893,893 mi+233 mi
- 14/10/200893,893 mi
Average of roughly 3,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C819 DHY 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 (C819 DHY) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2008 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.