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D268 GJD

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 GJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 147,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,372 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 140,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 140,833 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 139,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 138,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 137,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 137,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 136,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 136,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 134,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2013 134,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2012 132,751 miles

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre has a slight split on the inner wall

Pass 7 May 2011 130,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear diff drive shaft oil seals damp in oil and slight oil dampness around brake calipers

both rear trailing arms rear bushes spliting

Fail 27 Apr 2011 130,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear diff drive shaft oil seals damp in oil and slight oil dampness around brake calipers

both rear trailing arms rear bushes spliting

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor torn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

both rear trailing arms rear bushes spliting

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

nearside front cross member damaged

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside front steering rack gaitor wet in oil

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,754 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

both rear trailing arms rear bushes spliting

near side front bottom ball joint gaitor split

near side front fog light inop

near side front lower cross member damaged

near side front steering track rod end ball joint gaitor split

rear diff wet in oil, brake discs look ok

steering rack bushes starting to split and look weak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 123,935 miles

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s down pipe heat sheild bolt poss hitting steering turret.

o/s/r tyre split on inner wall.

play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 123,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s down pipe heat sheild bolt poss rubbing steering turret.

o/s/r tyre slight split on inner edge

rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 123,151 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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D268 GJD is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D268 GJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D268 GJD is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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