1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R244 BBW
1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 204,800 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R244 BBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 204,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R244 BBW Mileage History
- 04/08/2022193,549 mi
- 09/11/2023196,350 mi+2,801 mi
- 28/10/2024198,950 mi+2,600 mi
- 29/10/2025204,800 mi+5,850 mi
Average of roughly 3,476 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R244 BBW 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 1998 Jaguar Xj (R244 BBW) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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