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MV08 AVU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 AVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 102,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 99,755 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Key loose in barrel hard to turn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 73,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner portion (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion central tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion central tread is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub pin/bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner portion and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner pins/bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub pin/bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner portion and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner pins/bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,707 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,270 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx 3 mm

Oil residue on engine under tray nearside front

Fail 19 May 2015 46,270 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx 3 mm

Oil residue on engine under tray nearside front

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,708 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 28,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,983 miles

Offside rear tyre has a small slice in outer tyre wall

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

Traction control warning light is on

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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MV08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MV08 AVU, 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 MV08 AVU registered?

MV08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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