1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S308 ABA
1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 20/10/1998. Recorded mileage 74,461 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3996cc
S308 ABA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2022
- 74,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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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.
S308 ABA Mileage History
- 20/11/200621,343 mi
- 16/11/200724,521 mi+3,178 mi
- 13/11/200827,171 mi+2,650 mi
- 14/11/200827,178 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/200931,965 mi+4,787 mi
- 27/10/201035,024 mi+3,059 mi
- 26/10/201137,650 mi+2,626 mi
- 31/10/201240,562 mi+2,912 mi
- 02/10/201340,648 mi+86 mi
- 12/08/201447,991 mi+7,343 mi
- 13/08/201554,399 mi+6,408 mi
- 19/10/201661,393 mi+6,994 mi
- 19/10/201661,393 mi
- 17/11/201763,765 mi+2,372 mi
- 17/11/201763,765 mi
- 10/11/201869,421 mi+5,656 mi
- 15/11/201973,396 mi+3,975 mi
- 27/11/202073,680 mi+284 mi
- 16/11/202174,172 mi+492 mi
- 30/11/202274,461 mi+289 mi
- 03/12/202274,461 mi
Average of roughly 3,312 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
S308 ABA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (S308 ABA) between November 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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