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PF08 CAE

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 CAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 113,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,339 miles

Nearside Front has cuts but no cord showing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front has cuts but no cord showing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,734 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

slight play on nearside rear hub carrier bush

Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

slight play on nearside rear hub carrier bush

Pass 8 May 2012 34,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,292 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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PF08 CAE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol 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 PF08 CAE, 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 PF08 CAE registered?

PF08 CAE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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