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H7 BTH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BTH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 143,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,066 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 142,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 142,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 142,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,150 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil residue

Fail 13 Jun 2017 142,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil residue

Pass 15 Jun 2016 142,115 miles

rear brake pads look thin

Pass 9 May 2015 142,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 142,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 141,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 141,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 141,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 140,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 140,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 140,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 139,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 139,745 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H7 BTH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H7 BTH, 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

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What year was H7 BTH registered?

H7 BTH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is H7 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 BTH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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