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G3 OGB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,144 mi
Last recorded33,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 OGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 33,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 33,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 29,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,158 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,641 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cut on outer side walls (not to cords)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,011 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut (not to cords)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,880 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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G3 OGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red 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 G3 OGB, 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 G3 OGB registered?

G3 OGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is G3 OGB safe to buy?

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