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HV08 YVB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 56,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,281 miles

front tyres starting to perish between tread

Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres starting to perish between tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,509 miles

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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HV08 YVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 HV08 YVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 YVB registered?

HV08 YVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HV08 YVB safe to buy?

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