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H15 XJA

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 XJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 148,444 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle suspension components covered in underseal / oil.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 148,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due too leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2023 140,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 111,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 104,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,716 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,194 miles

oil leak - rear diff

Pass 3 May 2012 81,828 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,705 miles

Oil leak

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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H15 XJA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H15 XJA, 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 H15 XJA registered?

H15 XJA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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