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BGS 900

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,293 mi
Last recorded122,293 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 900
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,293 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front sections of pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension/air bag unit lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control rod inner rose joint ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension/air bag unit lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control rod inner rose joint ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner side wall and slightly wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 22 Oct 2025 122,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front sections of pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension/air bag unit lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control rod inner rose joint ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension/air bag unit lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control rod inner rose joint ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner side wall and slightly wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,564 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 119,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,384 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,268 miles

Front both wearing inner edges

Nearside Front small cuts to outside tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front both wearing inner edges

Nearside Front small cuts to outside tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,353 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lowe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,113 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,044 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BGS 900 is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGS 900, 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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BGS 900 is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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