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P8 LXJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,692 mi
Last recorded131,692 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 LXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 129,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 129,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 123,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 123,641 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 117,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,148 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 72,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 72,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,372 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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P8 LXJ 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P8 LXJ, 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 P8 LXJ registered?

P8 LXJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is P8 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 LXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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