1998 Jaguar XK 4.0L Petrol · 51 J
1998 Jaguar XK (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 83,797 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,797 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
51 J Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 83,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
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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51 J Mileage History
- 13/09/202483,797 mi
- 13/09/202483,797 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
51 J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk (51 J) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.