1991 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · H785 BTC
1991 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1991. Recorded mileage 45,375 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H785 BTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 45,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H785 BTC 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 1991 Jaguar Xj (H785 BTC) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
H785 BTC Mileage History
- 18/02/202345,195 mi
- 19/02/202445,311 mi+116 mi
- 17/06/202545,342 mi+31 mi
- 30/06/202645,367 mi+25 mi
- 02/07/202645,375 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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