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AU58 XMJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,999 mi
Last recorded163,999 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,728 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,670 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 157,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 154,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 154,041 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant hose burst

d p f full on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2021 149,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have a large lip on inner & outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear discs have excessive lips on inner & outer braking surfaces

Pass 22 Aug 2017 129,500 miles

no smoke detected

rear pads thin and discs are worn and lipped

Fail 22 Aug 2017 129,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

no smoke detected

rear pads thin and discs are worn and lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2016 122,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,869 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,526 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,526 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2014 82,383 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight seepage from offside front control arm bush.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,355 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,355 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AU58 XMJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AU58 XMJ, 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 AU58 XMJ registered?

AU58 XMJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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