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PJ58 KOB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,473 mi
Last recorded112,473 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 KOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,863 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 107,842 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff output seal leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear diff output seal leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,006 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the inside edge slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2021 97,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air suspension fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

all four tyres are wearing on the inside edge slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads fiction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray an plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,010 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,143 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastics fitted obscuring testers' view

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,965 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,787 miles

front tyres uneven wear [tracking]

Fail 23 Dec 2011 35,787 miles

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

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

front tyres uneven wear [tracking]

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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PJ58 KOB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ58 KOB, 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 PJ58 KOB registered?

PJ58 KOB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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