1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · S284 MCS
1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 49,426 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3248cc
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S284 MCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 49,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
S284 MCS Mileage History
- 30/03/202249,449 mi
- 25/03/202348,643 mi-806 mi
- 17/06/202449,088 mi+445 mi
- 13/06/202549,386 mi+298 mi
- 15/06/202649,426 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly -5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S284 MCS 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 (S284 MCS) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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