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FL08 HLV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,430 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling sensor linkage damaged but function not affected

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 123,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to the condition of the air intake system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Air intake pipe disconnected from the air intake (Unfiltered air entering the engine) (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling sensor linkage damaged but function not affected

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,926 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,945 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,676 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,884 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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FL08 HLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FL08 HLV, 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 FL08 HLV registered?

FL08 HLV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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