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BW57 GAU

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 153,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 150,879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 147,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 147,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 140,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 140,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tie rod outer joint cover split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washers leaking

Offside Rear tie rod outer joint cover split

Fail 5 Jul 2022 133,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured rim cracked adjacent to previous welded repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tie rod outer joint cover split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washers leaking

Offside Rear tie rod outer joint cover split

engine oil low

Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,925 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 128,924 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Hairline crack in wheel rim

Pass 17 May 2019 120,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 113,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 16 May 2018 113,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 18 May 2017 101,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,400 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 78,590 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,574 miles

lump out off n s f tyre side wall

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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BW57 GAU is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BW57 GAU, 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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BW57 GAU is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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