1993 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · L581 GVT
1993 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 164,185 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L581 GVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 164,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L581 GVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Jaguar Xj (L581 GVT) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
L581 GVT Mileage History
- 08/08/2022163,808 mi
- 04/03/2024164,163 mi+355 mi
- 04/03/2024164,163 mi
- 19/03/2025164,185 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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