1986 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · D500 AVN
1986 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 53,178 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D500 AVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 53,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
D500 AVN Mileage History
- 01/09/202250,166 mi
- 28/10/202350,204 mi+38 mi
- 30/10/202350,219 mi+15 mi
- 01/04/202552,253 mi+2,034 mi
- 21/05/202653,178 mi+925 mi
Average of roughly 810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D500 AVN 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 (D500 AVN) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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