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BV08 YGD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,082 mi
Last recorded124,082 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,524 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread 255/35/20

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emmissions not registering 0.01 clean and passed

Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emmissions not registering 0.01 clean and passed

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,707 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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BV08 YGD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV08 YGD, 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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BV08 YGD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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