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KW08 GPW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GPW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear subframe rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,638 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both rears to rear of tank on both sides (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,022 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 112,756 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 112,753 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,470 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,266 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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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KW08 GPW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KW08 GPW, 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 KW08 GPW registered?

KW08 GPW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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