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A16 RFF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 81,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,146 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RFF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol 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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

A16 RFF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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