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JL02 XJR

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,511 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 118,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 116,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 112,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 107,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 100,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 92,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,148 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer very close to tyre (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 72,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,405 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear differential near side drive shaft oil seal is leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,096 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,320 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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JL02 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL02 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JL02 XJR registered?

JL02 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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