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A20 MEK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,118 mi
Last recorded100,118 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MEK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 100,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2019 98,479 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 97,647 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 97,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking/perishing

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2017 91,505 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2016 84,282 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 84,281 miles

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

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

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

parking brake fault displayed

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,914 miles

under side of vehicle is covered in plastic shroud making not possible to test all prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,798 miles

under side of vehicle covered by plastic shield making it difficult to check

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,490 miles

hand brake warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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A20 MEK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A20 MEK, 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 A20 MEK registered?

A20 MEK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is A20 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MEK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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