1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · S157 CPD
1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 49,433 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S157 CPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 49,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S157 CPD 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 (S157 CPD) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item 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 1 advisory notice is 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.
S157 CPD Mileage History
- 07/10/202242,935 mi
- 28/10/202343,210 mi+275 mi
- 18/10/202444,448 mi+1,238 mi
- 14/07/202545,246 mi+798 mi
- 15/06/202649,433 mi+4,187 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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