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A16 JEF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

freed off bonnet safety catch so it works.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,156 miles

NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS MISSING

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,092 miles

DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,092 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2017 72,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,828 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,476 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

THE OS OF THE CAR IS LOW

THE OSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 12 Sep 2014 62,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

THE OS OF THE CAR IS LOW

THE OSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers wiper needs changing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

repair to offside windscreen drivers vision

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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A16 JEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A16 JEF, 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 A16 JEF registered?

A16 JEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is A16 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 JEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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