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40 Y

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,552 mi
Last recorded9,552 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 9,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 9,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 9,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 9,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 9,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,145 miles

plastic undertray fitted along entire length of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 873 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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40 Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 40 Y?

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What year was 40 Y registered?

40 Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is 40 Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 Y shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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