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OU08 FHL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,865 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,412 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,834 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,096 miles

nsr rear close to wear bar

Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr rear close to wear bar

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,534 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

slight play on both front control arm bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

slight play on both front control arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 14,579 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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OU08 FHL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU08 FHL, 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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OU08 FHL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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