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BJ08 UBO

2008 Jaguar Xk

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 106,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box to centre section leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 103,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 102,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,742 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,323 miles

small chips on front screen

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs worn

small chips on front screen

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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BJ08 UBO is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 UBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 UBO registered?

BJ08 UBO is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BJ08 UBO safe to buy?

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