No, R32 DAB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R32 DAB?

The first MOT test for R32 DAB is due by 28 February 2001.

What is the recorded mileage of R32 DAB?

The recorded mileage for R32 DAB is 187,678 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R32 DAB ULEZ compliant?

No, R32 DAB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R32 DAB

R32 DAB

1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 187,678 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 187,678 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2023

Mileage: 187,678 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 3980cc

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R32 DAB Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2023
187,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
27 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

1998 Common Problems

R32 DAB MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (R32 DAB) between December 2023 and December 2023.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes have blown,,,, (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Floor insecure corroded,,, (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.

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