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N24 MRB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,698 mi
Last recorded179,698 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 MRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 179,698 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 179,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 179,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 173,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 168,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 164,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 255/40/19w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and wearing on outer edge 255/40/19w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 157,764 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 157,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 146,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,121 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 138,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differentail oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differentail oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,992 miles

rear driveshaft oilseal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,705 miles

Rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,586 miles

o/s/r diff seal leeking.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,351 miles

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

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

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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N24 MRB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N24 MRB, 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 N24 MRB registered?

N24 MRB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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