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MCK 960

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 960
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 135,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,405 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,829 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,514 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 96,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 96,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,170 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R ABS cable incorrectly routed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,339 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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MCK 960 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MCK 960, 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 MCK 960 registered?

MCK 960 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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