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NH58 VNV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH58 VNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 158,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush In the Hub. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush In the hub. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,273 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 146,273 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,680 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 16 Jul 2015 129,372 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,394 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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NH58 VNV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NH58 VNV, 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 NH58 VNV registered?

NH58 VNV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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