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A4 NCJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,343 mi
Last recorded66,343 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 64,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 63,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,351 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr+osr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr+osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,273 miles

Nearside front & rear wheels repaired

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Fail 19 Feb 2020 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front & rear wheels repaired

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,154 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 48,138 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,430 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,029 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,848 miles

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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A4 NCJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A4 NCJ, 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 A4 NCJ registered?

A4 NCJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is A4 NCJ safe to buy?

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