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E381 MEL

2018 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,698 mi
Last recorded26,698 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Jaguar Xj33,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 MEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 26,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 22,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,259 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers wiper blade starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 6,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 6,910 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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E381 MEL is a 2018 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 33,772 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 E381 MEL, 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 8 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E381 MEL registered?

E381 MEL is a 2018 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is E381 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 MEL shows 6 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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