1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S593 AAN
1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 131,704 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S593 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 131,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S593 AAN 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 (S593 AAN) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
S593 AAN Mileage History
- 19/06/2024126,198 mi
- 12/06/2025128,351 mi+2,153 mi
- 25/06/2025128,362 mi+11 mi
- 22/06/2026131,689 mi+3,327 mi
- 16/07/2026131,704 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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