1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · M99 BAF
1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 133,013 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,013 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
M99 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 133,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
M99 BAF Mileage History
- 01/08/2023132,060 mi
- 09/09/2024132,639 mi+579 mi
- 08/08/2025132,674 mi+35 mi
- 19/08/2025132,683 mi+9 mi
- 28/07/2026133,013 mi+330 mi
Average of roughly 319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M99 BAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (M99 BAF) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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