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H8 JWF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrision at bottom of both front wings behind mud flap

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,453 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)

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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H8 JWF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H8 JWF, 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 H8 JWF registered?

H8 JWF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is H8 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 JWF shows 11 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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