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PJ08 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,812 mi
Last recorded154,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 154,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 152,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,605 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 149,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 148,168 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2021 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2021 148,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower road wheel rim damaged inside

Offside Rear Lower road wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 141,263 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 141,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,400 miles

Rear underbody and suspension components slightly corroded but not effecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 117,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint 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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear underbody and suspension components slightly corroded but not effecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,534 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,852 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,927 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)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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PJ08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ08 JAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ08 JAG registered?

PJ08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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