1998 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · S31 XJR
1998 Jaguar XJR (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 90,453 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S31 XJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 90,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S31 XJR 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 Xjr (S31 XJR) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
S31 XJR Mileage History
- 22/06/2023158,484 mi
- 27/08/2024159,661 mi+1,177 mi
- 04/09/2024159,678 mi+17 mi
- 02/10/202590,432 mi-69,246 mi
- 08/10/202590,453 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly -29,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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