1998 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · S461 BKP
1998 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 29/12/1998. Recorded mileage 98,417 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3248cc
S461 BKP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 98,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
S461 BKP Mileage History
- 08/09/202298,415 mi
- 15/09/202298,417 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S461 BKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj (S461 BKP) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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