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GB08 CHC

2012 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,329 mi
Last recorded184,329 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB08 CHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 184,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,955 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 105,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (also starting to perish) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (also starting to perish) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 101,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock absorber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock absorber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GB08 CHC is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 GB08 CHC, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GB08 CHC registered?

GB08 CHC is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GB08 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB08 CHC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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