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R102 WHL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 WHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,011 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,002 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,672 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,285 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,942 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,476 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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R102 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R102 WHL, 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 R102 WHL registered?

R102 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R102 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 WHL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R102 WHL have outstanding finance?

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