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L26 RFS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,171 mi
Last recorded58,171 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 RFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,171 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 51,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2019 47,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,465 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s inner rack end joint

traction control light on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 37,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s inner rack end joint

traction control light on

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,364 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

outer sills not visible

slight play in o/s/r suspension

t.c light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,364 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

outer sills not visible

slight play in o/s/r suspension

t.c light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,885 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s / n/s rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

outer sills not clearly visible

slight play in o/s/r suspension

traction control light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre as cut to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre as cut to outer sidewall

slight play in o/s/r suspension

traction control light on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,582 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre as cut to outer sidewall

traction control light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,333 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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L26 RFS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L26 RFS, 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 L26 RFS registered?

L26 RFS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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