1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S781 BBD
1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1998. Recorded mileage 121,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3996cc
S781 BBD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 121,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
S781 BBD Mileage History
- 24/08/2022116,455 mi
- 07/09/2022116,473 mi+18 mi
- 29/08/2023118,524 mi+2,051 mi
- 02/09/2024121,665 mi+3,141 mi
Average of roughly 2,571 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S781 BBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (S781 BBD) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 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: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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