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J300 SOV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,627 mi
Last recorded21,627 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 21,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 21,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 20,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 18,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 18,549 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low tread inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,320 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,101 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,104 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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J300 SOV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J300 SOV, 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 J300 SOV registered?

J300 SOV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is J300 SOV safe to buy?

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