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GJ08 SXX

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SXX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 123,956 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 120,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,081 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,078 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 23 Sep 2023 184,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,646 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 176,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo joint into caliper. Suspect seal(s) faulty. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,594 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Rear Suspension showing signs of corrision

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,545 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,654 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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GJ08 SXX is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 SXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ08 SXX registered?

GJ08 SXX is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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