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J2 JOH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,024 mi
Last recorded168,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 JOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 168,024 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 168,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame corroded within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 165,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush into bottom arm has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 161,205 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank support strap corroded and about to snap

Pass 12 Jan 2023 158,417 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 158,417 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,981 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant dripping off undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 149,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 149,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm outer dust covers split, both upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in both inner mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,002 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 118,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,322 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,563 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,741 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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J2 JOH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J2 JOH, 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 J2 JOH registered?

J2 JOH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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