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GJ08 YMW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,355 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Front Slight play in both lower arm bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads wearing low

Front Slight play in both lower arm bushes

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,564 miles

slight play in n/s rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,621 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and cut on the outer side walls.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,428 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,257 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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GJ08 YMW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 YMW, 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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GJ08 YMW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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