1991 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · H897 CSL
1991 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 77,288 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H897 CSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 77,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H897 CSL 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 (H897 CSL) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
H897 CSL Mileage History
- 24/10/202271,479 mi
- 23/10/202371,861 mi+382 mi
- 21/10/202472,620 mi+759 mi
- 21/10/202472,620 mi
- 23/09/202577,288 mi+4,668 mi
Average of roughly 1,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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