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MJ08 NHK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 NHK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,115 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 135,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,851 miles

Bonnet mascot fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2024 133,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet mascot fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,389 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,128 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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MJ08 NHK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ08 NHK, 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 MJ08 NHK registered?

MJ08 NHK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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