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N300 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,480 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 65,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 65,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 56,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,214 miles

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres are starting to feather

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Oil level low

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Fail 21 Feb 2017 38,214 miles

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres are starting to feather

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Oil level low

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,350 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slight worn and lipped

Ignition barrel stiff when turning key

Nail in nearside front tyre (Repairable if punctured)

Oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,740 miles

All tyres cracking to tread.

offside rear tyre run off inner.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,127 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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N300 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N300 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 N300 JAG registered?

N300 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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