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H8 WBL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 WBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,423 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 57,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (blub lose in headlight) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,724 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 55,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R and N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,886 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,779 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 46,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 44,220 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,888 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,543 miles

near side front tyre small cut in side wall

near side front tyre worn on both edges

near side rear tyre small cut in side wall

off side front tyre starting to wear on both edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 17,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,322 miles

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

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

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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H8 WBL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H8 WBL, 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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H8 WBL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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