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BL08 CEU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 147,056 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 230,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine & undertray sills cover fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 230,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod 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))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine & undertray sills cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 135,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 135,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 206,774 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 206,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 189,269 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 189,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 177,056 miles

Under trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,909 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 100,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,684 miles

Engine covers ,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers ,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 132,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 68,016 miles

nearside front tyre featherd

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall damage

offside front tyre featherd

Fail 20 May 2014 68,012 miles

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

nearside front tyre featherd

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall damage

offside front tyre featherd

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,610 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 44,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,399 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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BL08 CEU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL08 CEU, 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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BL08 CEU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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