1987 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · D513 NBU
1987 Jaguar XJ (3.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 117,683 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D513 NBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 117,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D513 NBU 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 1987 Jaguar Xj (D513 NBU) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
D513 NBU Mileage History
- 12/05/2023116,934 mi
- 28/06/2024117,171 mi+237 mi
- 18/06/2025117,357 mi+186 mi
- 18/06/2025117,357 mi
- 18/08/2026117,683 mi+326 mi
Average of roughly 229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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