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OV08 OYK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,650 mi
Last recorded168,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 168,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside plastic ferrule covers cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox fault message displayed on dashboard

suspension fault message displayed on dashboard

Pass 5 Feb 2025 160,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,185 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 102,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,381 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,301 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear advice n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,912 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,149 miles

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

front tyres wearing

light cracking on o/s/f tyre sidewall

light wear on front discs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs slightly worn

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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OV08 OYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV08 OYK, 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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OV08 OYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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