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LJ57 YVY

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,055 mi
Last recorded63,055 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YVY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,055 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 59,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 34,079 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 22,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 6,315 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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LJ57 YVY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green 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 LJ57 YVY, 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 LJ57 YVY registered?

LJ57 YVY is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is LJ57 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 YVY 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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