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G13 SOV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,906 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint on limits (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limits (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail bracket weak

Rear number plate light dule

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,042 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 46,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,195 miles

Play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 21 May 2013 30,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,660 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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G13 SOV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G13 SOV, 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 G13 SOV registered?

G13 SOV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is G13 SOV safe to buy?

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