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LO08 VGC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,881 mi
Last recorded179,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 179,881 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 26 Jun 2017 179,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 10 May 2016 175,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 175,672 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 158,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 148,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,962 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions no print out of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions no print out of test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,153 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 72,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 72,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage noted to offside rear wheelarch

Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,428 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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LO08 VGC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO08 VGC, 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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LO08 VGC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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