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MM08 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,856 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 70,856 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,293 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from n/s/r drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,033 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,751 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,271 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 28,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,642 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,943 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 15,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 12,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,346 miles

rear diff leaking oil

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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MM08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MM08 JAG, 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 MM08 JAG registered?

MM08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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