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8383 VX

2006 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,296 mi
Last recorded135,296 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8383 VX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 127,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 118,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,589 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 106,589 miles

Brake fluid contaminated red in color (1.8 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,058 miles

punture n/s/r tyre shoulder

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

punture n/s/r tyre shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut (no cords showing)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in side wall l/h/f tyre (no cords showing)

cut within tread r/h/f tyre (no cords showing)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,391 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in side wall l/h/f tyre (no cords showing)

cut within tread r/h/f tyre (no cords showing)

undertray insecure l/h/f

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,605 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres getting low

offside rear top ball joint slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,605 miles

both rear tyres getting low

offside rear top ball joint slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,204 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

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

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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8383 VX is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 8383 VX, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8383 VX registered?

8383 VX is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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