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HV08 YVJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,100 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,720 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 72,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,682 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,312 miles

inner front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,532 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

no reading from diesel smoke meter

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,356 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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HV08 YVJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

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

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