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B9 OXL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 OXL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 151,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 141,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 111,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 103,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,015 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,775 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,563 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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B9 OXL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B9 OXL, 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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B9 OXL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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