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OY08 URS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

269,150 mi
Last recorded269,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 URS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 269,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 268,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar bush rubber cover perishing ( for rear toe adjustment ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank securing strap cracking along mount ( 2 x straps fitted ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track tie bar bush rubber covering perishing ( for rear toe adjustment ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 267,066 miles

Offside Front Fog light insecure.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers do not effectively clear the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 260,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension strut lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front fog lamp insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Mar 2022 260,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension strut lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog lamp insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Mar 2021 255,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2020 252,322 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

signs of engine coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2019 245,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 245,200 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 221,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspect rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Mar 2018 221,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspect rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2017 192,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

offside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 166,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,388 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)

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,165 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

suspect offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing out on inner edges

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs worn

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

suspect offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,200 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear axle

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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OY08 URS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY08 URS, 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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OY08 URS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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