1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S40 EAK

This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 67,977 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent trend of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance and a vehicle that is mechanically sound for its age. The mileage is remarkably low for a 28 year old car, averaging roughly 2,428 miles per year. The data shows a steady but light usage pattern, with the odometer moving from 58,110 miles in October 2022 to 67,977 miles by January 2026. This represents a gain of 9,867 miles over three years. Such low utilisation often indicates the car has been kept as a secondary vehicle or has spent significant time in storage. The MOT record is unusually devoid of advisories, which is rare for a Jaguar of this vintage. The only anomaly occurred on 6 October 2022, where the vehicle failed before passing five days later at 58,110 miles. Because the record lists no specific defects for either the failure or the subsequent pass, the cause of that failure remains undocumented. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber suspension bushes, dried-out seals, and potential corrosion in areas prone to moisture traps. Check for signs of brake disc corrosion or binding calipers caused by long periods of standing. While the official record is clean, a manual check of the tyre date codes is essential to ensure the rubber has not hardened over time.