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AH08 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,138 mi
Last recorded114,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear slight lump on tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2020 62,297 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 62,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,641 miles

rear inner pads possibly low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,911 miles

slight damage o/s front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 4,020 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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AH08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AH08 JAG, 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 AH08 JAG registered?

AH08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AH08 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH08 JAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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