1998 Jaguar XJR 4.2L Petrol · R12 BAT
1998 Jaguar XJR (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 79,655 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R12 BAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 79,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R12 BAT 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 Xjr (R12 BAT) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
R12 BAT Mileage History
- 30/11/202173,962 mi
- 22/11/202275,009 mi+1,047 mi
- 13/05/202479,655 mi+4,646 mi
- 13/05/202479,655 mi
Average of roughly 2,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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