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BP08 HXD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,753 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,753 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,879 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,929 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,895 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,893 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,395 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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BP08 HXD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel 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 BP08 HXD, 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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What year was BP08 HXD registered?

BP08 HXD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is BP08 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 HXD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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