1981 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · XMB 813W
1981 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 1981. Recorded mileage 68,524 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XMB 813W Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 68,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XMB 813W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1981 Jaguar Xj (XMB 813W) between February 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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