1998 JAGUAR XJ3.2L Petrol
Considering this 1998 JAGUAR XJ? It's a Petrol with a 3248cc engine showing 77,287 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3248cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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Full MOT History
Our records for this Jaguar Xj (S433 BSC) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2022 and November 2024.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 26 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution or, ideally, avoid this vehicle. This Jaguar XJ suffers from severe, systemic structural corrosion that has repeatedly caused MOT failures and poses significant safety risks.
If you are considering this car, your primary focus must be on the integrity of the chassis and bodywork. Do not be swayed by the low mileage; the MOT history shows a pattern of 'major' structural corrosion failures, including holes in the floor and heavily corroded sills. You must demand evidence of significant welding work or structural repairs performed following the major failures in 2021 and 2022.
Negotiate heavily based on the documented corrosion in the sub-frames and suspension components. Check the service history specifically for any mention of bodywork restoration. If the recent 'pass' in late 2024 was achieved without addressing the sub-frame and suspension corrosion noted in the advisories, the car is likely on borrowed time before the next structural failure.
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Data Sources
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Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
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