The road tax status for R834 AOR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R834 AOR?

The MOT for R834 AOR is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R834 AOR?

The recorded mileage for R834 AOR is 168,313 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R834 AOR ULEZ compliant?

No, R834 AOR 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 3.2L Petrol · R834 AOR

R834 AOR

1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1998. Recorded mileage 168,313 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 13/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 168,313 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 168,313 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 3248cc

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R834 AOR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
168,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 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.

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R834 AOR Mileage History

17/03/2022165,339 mi
23/03/2022165,388 mi+49 mi
23/03/2023167,725 mi+2,337 mi
09/04/2024168,303 mi+578 mi
15/04/2024168,313 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 1,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R834 AOR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 10:50

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (R834 AOR) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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