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AF08 JTZ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,842 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 96,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 92,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,895 miles

window screens washers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,334 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,950 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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AF08 JTZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF08 JTZ, 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 AF08 JTZ registered?

AF08 JTZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AF08 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JTZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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