Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S232 ABR

S232 ABR

1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 90,138 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 20/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
90,138 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
3996cc
Mechanical Assessment

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S232 ABR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
  • 90,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 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.

S232 ABR Mileage History

  1. 22/05/202483,972 mi
  2. 12/05/202587,109 mi+3,137 mi
  3. 17/05/202587,115 mi+6 mi
  4. 15/05/202690,134 mi+3,019 mi
  5. 18/05/202690,138 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S232 ABR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 02:44
MOT Analysis

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 (S232 ABR) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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