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G8 SPO

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,066 mi
Last recorded121,066 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 SPO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,578 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 119,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 111,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,804 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 58,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper not parking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G8 SPO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G8 SPO, 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.

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What year was G8 SPO registered?

G8 SPO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is G8 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 SPO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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