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1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R891 ABK

R891 ABK

1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1998. Recorded mileage 130,550 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3996cc

R891 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
  • 130,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R891 ABK Mileage History

  1. 09/05/2023127,310 mi
  2. 16/04/2024128,956 mi+1,646 mi
  3. 17/04/2024128,957 mi+1 mi
  4. 16/04/2025130,549 mi+1,592 mi
  5. 12/05/2025130,550 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R891 ABK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (R891 ABK) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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