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CN08 VLK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,161 mi
Last recorded95,161 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at osf wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rears....can't fully inspect due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 92,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fwd brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rears....can't fully inspect due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes that run under plastics (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 90,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes that run under plastics (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,000 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,842 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose to caliper joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,343 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,617 miles

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

rear parking brake just met 16%

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,802 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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CN08 VLK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CN08 VLK, 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 CN08 VLK registered?

CN08 VLK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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