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AB08 CFR

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 91,618 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 91,618 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive potential oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive potential oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,759 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's worn on inner edge's & tread depths down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 78,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's worn on inner edge's & tread depths down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 45,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AB08 CFR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AB08 CFR, 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 AB08 CFR registered?

AB08 CFR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AB08 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CFR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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