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H12 JEM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,217 mi
Last recorded94,217 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

RegistrationH12 JEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,217 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,378 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight lift in both rear wheel hubs

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,835 miles

o/s & n/s inner sills/floor corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,106 miles

rear suspension beam mtg bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 84,020 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,672 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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H12 JEM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H12 JEM, 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 H12 JEM registered?

H12 JEM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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