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G9 OPS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,732 mi
Last recorded190,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 OPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 190,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 190,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 182,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 175,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 175,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 165,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 165,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,071 miles

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

number plate light lens missing nearside

rear suspension unit lower bushes slight play nearside and offside

Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

number plate light lens missing nearside

rear suspension unit lower bushes slight play nearside and offside

Pass 11 Mar 2016 142,614 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,880 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,880 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake fault warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,469 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,285 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 1,488 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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G9 OPS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G9 OPS, 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 G9 OPS registered?

G9 OPS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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