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J999 RCM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 RCM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ,slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,139 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,214 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 18,322 miles

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

N/s/r tyre outter sidewall damaged.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 13,025 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 9 May 2011 9,299 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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J999 RCM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J999 RCM, 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 J999 RCM registered?

J999 RCM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for J999 RCM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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