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KP08 UYV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,280 mi
Last recorded70,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,280 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 70,278 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,814 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,812 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,012 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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KP08 UYV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KP08 UYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 UYV registered?

KP08 UYV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is KP08 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 UYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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