1987 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · E581 DGY
1987 Jaguar XJ (3.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 60,614 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E581 DGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 60,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E581 DGY 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 (E581 DGY) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E581 DGY Mileage History
- 20/09/202260,476 mi
- 05/09/202360,608 mi+132 mi
- 16/09/202460,611 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202460,611 mi
- 18/02/202660,614 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 40 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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