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B3 WHS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WHS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,123 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 87,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,130 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,006 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,184 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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B3 WHS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B3 WHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 WHS registered?

B3 WHS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is B3 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 WHS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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