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M12 JRW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 60,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & not within 30cm of steering ,suspension or brakes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & not within steering , suspension, or brakes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2019 57,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,339 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,393 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,393 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,382 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,493 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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M12 JRW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M12 JRW, 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 M12 JRW registered?

M12 JRW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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