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256D303

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256D303
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,523 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,351 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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256D303 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 256D303, 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 256D303 registered?

256D303 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is 256D303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 256D303 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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