1998 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · S852 CGH
1998 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 62,496 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S852 CGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 62,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S852 CGH 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 (S852 CGH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S852 CGH Mileage History
- 17/03/202358,285 mi
- 22/03/202358,288 mi+3 mi
- 09/04/202460,445 mi+2,157 mi
- 28/03/202561,709 mi+1,264 mi
- 07/04/202662,496 mi+787 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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