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OV57 XYP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,858 mi
Last recorded62,858 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,805 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 59,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 54,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 52,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,397 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2017 50,394 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,856 miles

Emissions too low for the analyser to detect

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,202 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,995 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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OV57 XYP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV57 XYP, 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 OV57 XYP registered?

OV57 XYP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is OV57 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 XYP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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