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L31 GSH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,069 mi
Last recorded178,069 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 GSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 178,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 170,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 160,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 157,539 miles

emissions tested no output recorded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 152,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,790 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,736 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,626 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

slight movement in offside rear suspension bush

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,946 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

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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L31 GSH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L31 GSH, 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 L31 GSH registered?

L31 GSH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is L31 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 GSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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