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1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · S338 FGD

S338 FGD

1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 143,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/07/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage
143,886 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/07/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
3248cc

S338 FGD Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2011
  • 143,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

S338 FGD Mileage History

  1. 17/08/2006122,583 mi
  2. 17/08/2006122,583 mi
  3. 23/08/2007126,442 mi+3,859 mi
  4. 15/11/2008134,014 mi+7,572 mi
  5. 27/11/2008134,082 mi+68 mi
  6. 03/06/2010140,293 mi+6,211 mi
  7. 23/06/2010140,363 mi+70 mi
  8. 01/07/2011143,886 mi+3,523 mi
  9. 06/07/2011143,886 mi

Average of roughly 4,361 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

S338 FGD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:49
MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (S338 FGD) between August 2006 and July 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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