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DB51 OTE

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 OTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 107,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,421 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 96,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 92,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 73,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in tyre wall to o/s/f tyre

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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DB51 OTE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB51 OTE, 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 DB51 OTE registered?

DB51 OTE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DB51 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB51 OTE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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