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PE08 PDO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 PDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Under-Sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 82,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,814 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,773 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,808 miles

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

Offside Front Under guard loose

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,853 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,266 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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PE08 PDO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE08 PDO, 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 PE08 PDO registered?

PE08 PDO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is PE08 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 PDO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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