1986 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · C970 ARV
1986 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1986. Recorded mileage 99,959 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4235cc
C970 ARV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 99,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
C970 ARV Mileage History
- 17/04/202399,957 mi
- 21/04/202399,957 mi
- 22/04/202499,957 mi
- 15/04/202599,958 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202599,959 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C970 ARV 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 1986 Jaguar Xj (C970 ARV) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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