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D261 XJU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,296 mi
Last recorded121,296 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 XJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 116,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 116,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 116,249 miles

Steering rack retaining bushes slack

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 115,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 115,170 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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D261 XJU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D261 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D261 XJU?

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What year was D261 XJU registered?

D261 XJU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D261 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 XJU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D261 XJU have outstanding finance?

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