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AY08 ZVP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 140,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,562 miles

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

Rear Diff Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,298 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,467 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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AY08 ZVP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel 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 AY08 ZVP, 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 AY08 ZVP registered?

AY08 ZVP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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