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FE08 FWB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,643 mi
Last recorded63,643 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 59,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front under tray loose

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 56,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front under tray loose

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 285,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,010 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

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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FE08 FWB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol 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 FE08 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 FWB registered?

FE08 FWB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is FE08 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 FWB 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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