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AB08 DNF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,403 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 57,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear linkage dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 54,496 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,236 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 30,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 22,327 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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AB08 DNF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc 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 AB08 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

AB08 DNF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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