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14 ET

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,453 mi
Last recorded45,453 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 ET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 45,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 43,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate writing colour is starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2025 43,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate writing colour is starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light colour fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 40,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 40,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 37,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 36,626 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 35,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 34,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 34,002 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 32,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 25,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 23,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2014 20,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 May 2014 20,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 17,628 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,821 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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14 ET is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 14 ET, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 14 ET registered?

14 ET is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is 14 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 ET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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