1998 Jaguar XJ 3.3L Petrol · R197 ABT
1998 Jaguar XJ (3.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 38,306 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R197 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 38,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R197 ABT 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 (R197 ABT) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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.
R197 ABT Mileage History
- 08/07/202234,830 mi
- 11/07/202336,144 mi+1,314 mi
- 26/03/202437,379 mi+1,235 mi
- 31/03/202537,891 mi+512 mi
- 30/03/202638,306 mi+415 mi
Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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