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AE08 SXK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,782 mi
Last recorded230,782 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 230,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 230,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff slightly corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 220,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 214,064 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 208,018 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 202,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 202,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe corroded section in just behind o/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above rear subframe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 191,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 191,379 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 185,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 169,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 169,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 150,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,700 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 129,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,885 miles

N/S/F steering rack boot twisted/deformed

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,921 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,745 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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AE08 SXK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE08 SXK, 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 AE08 SXK registered?

AE08 SXK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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