1979 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · SAM 422
1979 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1979. Recorded mileage 82,826 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 4235cc
SAM 422 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 82,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SAM 422 Mileage History
- 08/06/201174,012 mi
- 02/11/202482,406 mi+8,394 mi
- 20/06/202682,826 mi+420 mi
- 20/06/202682,826 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SAM 422 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 1979 Jaguar Xj (SAM 422) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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