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DH55 XJS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH55 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 126,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 116,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Valve stem seriously damaged spare wheel (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,678 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,959 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,716 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front ABS wire insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,489 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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DH55 XJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DH55 XJS, 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 DH55 XJS registered?

DH55 XJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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