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DN08 NYK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,193 mi
Last recorded49,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,193 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 49,191 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff in operation // and not going back to straight ahead position (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,475 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,671 miles

Front to rear brake pipes not checked covered by plastic under trays

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front and offside front flexible hoses have been greased

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 46,671 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes not checked covered by plastic under trays

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front and offside front flexible hoses have been greased

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 46,295 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,518 miles

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

General condition of suspension corroded

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and Offside (flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and near side front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 44,242 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and near side front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower and offside lower front suspension air springs mountings corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,260 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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DN08 NYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN08 NYK, 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 DN08 NYK registered?

DN08 NYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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