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AX08 LHD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LHD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,727 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,691 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 115,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 113,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 111,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,421 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 108,906 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,289 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 98,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,894 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear brake discs scored

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre rim protector damaged

Nearside rear tyre rim protector damaged

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,424 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear brake discs scored

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre rim protector damaged

Nearside rear tyre rim protector damaged

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

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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AX08 LHD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX08 LHD, 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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AX08 LHD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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