1993 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · K851 BWL
1993 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 75,294 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K851 BWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 75,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K851 BWL 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 1993 Jaguar Xj (K851 BWL) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
K851 BWL Mileage History
- 18/01/202375,139 mi
- 23/01/202475,171 mi+32 mi
- 20/01/202575,220 mi+49 mi
- 18/03/202575,234 mi+14 mi
- 07/04/202675,294 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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