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L80 WLT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,756 mi
Last recorded46,756 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 WLT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,954 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 43,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,857 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 41,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,751 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 28 Jun 2014 29,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 12,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,706 miles

Nearside Rear 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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L80 WLT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L80 WLT, 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 L80 WLT registered?

L80 WLT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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