1986 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · D804 NGO

This 1986 Jaguar XJ demonstrates exceptional structural and mechanical roadworthiness, with the maintenance trend remaining exceptionally stable. In the most recent test conducted on March 31, 2026, at 135,242 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean pass mirrors preceding examinations, indicating that previous custodians maintained the classic saloon to a high standard without letting minor mechanical grievances compound into chronic failures. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 3,381 miles per year, reflecting light usage typical of a collector vehicle. The DVSA archive shows a spotless inspection record spanning from March 30, 2022, through to March 31, 2026, with consecutive clean passes recorded on September 10, 2025, June 5, 2024, and March 30, 2023. Such an unbroken sequence of faultless tests reveals careful stewardship, though low annual usage can occasionally mask underlying issues related to extended periods of storage. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on components vulnerable to age rather than neglect. While the MOT history is remarkably clear of advisories, a classic Jaguar of this era demands thorough scrutiny of the structural integrity beneath the sills, floor pans, and subframe mountings for hidden corrosion. Furthermore, examine the rubber suspension bushes, brake lines, and fluid seals, as components can degrade through time and minimal movement despite passing statutory emissions and safety checks.