1998 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · S205 AEV
1998 Jaguar XJR (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 186,102 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S205 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 186,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
S205 AEV MOT History
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 Xjr (S205 AEV) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
S205 AEV Mileage History
- 17/03/2022178,236 mi
- 03/04/2023182,350 mi+4,114 mi
- 13/04/2023182,362 mi+12 mi
- 05/04/2024184,902 mi+2,540 mi
- 04/11/2025186,102 mi+1,200 mi
Average of roughly 2,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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