What is buyer check #1 when buying a 1998 Jaguar X-Type?

Crucial: Check the sills behind the plastic covers for rot; this is the most common MOT failure for X-Types in the UK.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 1998 Jaguar X-Type?

On AWD models, listen for a whining noise from the transfer box; they have a low oil capacity and are prone to failure.

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Buying Tips for the 1998 Jaguar X-Type

✓Crucial: Check the sills behind the plastic covers for rot; this is the most common MOT failure for X-Types in the UK.
✓On AWD models, listen for a whining noise from the transfer box; they have a low oil capacity and are prone to failure.
✓Diesel models (2.0d/2.2d) are generally robust but suffer from typical Ford/PSA-derived EGR and injector issues.

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