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AO08 VEY

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,315 mi
Last recorded177,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 177,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 173,232 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 173,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 170,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 170,365 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 167,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 160,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of caliper flexi as it goes to the rear join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the caliper flexi as it goes to join (1.1.11 (c))

air suspension fault indicated on dash but no obvious physical signs of air suspension issue

both rear adjustable tie rod outer ends have slightly deteriorated dust covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2020 154,722 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 154,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,646 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 10 Jan 2020 153,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Jan 2019 136,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,304 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,712 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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AO08 VEY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 VEY, 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 AO08 VEY registered?

AO08 VEY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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