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G18 RYL

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 RYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,763 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 106,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on side-wall. No cords exposed

Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 lumps on side-wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on side-wall. No cords exposed

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,271 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Fail 23 May 2014 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 May 2013 70,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 66,426 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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G18 RYL is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 G18 RYL, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G18 RYL registered?

G18 RYL is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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