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PE08 PFV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,915 mi
Last recorded108,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 PFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 105,346 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,410 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s track rod end boots. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,344 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 102,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 101,374 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,560 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,423 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,197 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 92,175 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking antifreeze out of pipe under radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod outer upper boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod outer lower boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,545 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Beside fuel tank and above suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,808 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,705 miles

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

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 PFV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE08 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

PE08 PFV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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