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FB57 EVP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

224,205 mi
Last recorded224,205 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 EVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 224,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 224,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 215,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2023 215,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,584 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,524 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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FB57 EVP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FB57 EVP, 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 FB57 EVP registered?

FB57 EVP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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