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GJ08 CVC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,667 mi
Last recorded49,667 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,667 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emishons to cleen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,785 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have small gouges in outer sidewall

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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GJ08 CVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ08 CVC, 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 GJ08 CVC registered?

GJ08 CVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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