1981 Jaguar XJ 3.4L Petrol · JYM 266W
1981 Jaguar XJ (3.4L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1981. Recorded mileage 25,675 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JYM 266W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 25,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JYM 266W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Jaguar Xj (JYM 266W) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JYM 266W Mileage History
- 21/07/202225,547 mi
- 02/12/202225,556 mi+9 mi
- 02/06/202525,675 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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