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1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · S327 KCW

S327 KCW

1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06/10/1998. Recorded mileage 112,513 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/05/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
112,513 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/05/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3248cc

S327 KCW Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
  • 112,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 18 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

S327 KCW Mileage History

  1. 09/11/200650,765 mi
  2. 15/11/200753,413 mi+2,648 mi
  3. 14/11/200855,234 mi+1,821 mi
  4. 14/11/200855,234 mi
  5. 10/11/200956,870 mi+1,636 mi
  6. 17/11/201059,528 mi+2,658 mi
  7. 09/11/201161,466 mi+1,938 mi
  8. 12/11/201263,757 mi+2,291 mi
  9. 08/11/201365,449 mi+1,692 mi
  10. 10/11/201467,458 mi+2,009 mi
  11. 09/11/201570,091 mi+2,633 mi
  12. 20/07/201771,382 mi+1,291 mi
  13. 11/07/201871,734 mi+352 mi
  14. 18/07/201972,650 mi+916 mi
  15. 17/07/202072,828 mi+178 mi
  16. 17/07/202185,533 mi+12,705 mi
  17. 02/06/2023106,570 mi+21,037 mi
  18. 19/05/2025112,513 mi+5,943 mi

Average of roughly 3,333 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

S327 KCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 11:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (S327 KCW) between November 2006 and May 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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