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K8 VUC

2011 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,503 mi
Last recorded177,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 VUC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 177,503 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,188 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,926 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,147 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear and offside front wheel rims have been repaired

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,954 miles

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,013 miles

Both rear and nearside front road wheel inner rims have been weld repaied

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner worn on egde

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 39,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K8 VUC is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 K8 VUC, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K8 VUC registered?

K8 VUC is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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