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BB08 RPB

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 RPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rose joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rose joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both,s of the rear tie rod bush covers are damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,354 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,946 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff has bad oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,505 miles

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear differential has excessive oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,233 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,283 miles

n/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,883 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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BB08 RPB is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB08 RPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BB08 RPB is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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