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MV08 CVU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 CVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 81,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,787 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,236 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 24,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 22,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,150 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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MV08 CVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

MV08 CVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MV08 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 CVU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV08 CVU have outstanding finance?

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