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J888 RAG

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,059 mi
Last recorded60,059 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,059 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 60,059 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm rose joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm rose joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 46,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has high and low spots to inside of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has high and low spots to inside of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,737 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc showing corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR wheel appears to show a repair on inner rim.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,183 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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J888 RAG is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 J888 RAG, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J888 RAG is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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