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DG08 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,359 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 76,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 75,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 74,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,908 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear (track rod ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,662 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,662 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,550 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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DG08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG08 JAG, 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 DG08 JAG registered?

DG08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 JAG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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