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GL08 EBU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,229 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,229 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 63,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,427 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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GL08 EBU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GL08 EBU, 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 GL08 EBU registered?

GL08 EBU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is GL08 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 EBU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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