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R19 DYL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,644 mi
Last recorded159,644 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 DYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 159,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 154,240 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 154,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 140,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 132,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,862 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,119 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,464 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,598 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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R19 DYL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R19 DYL, 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 R19 DYL registered?

R19 DYL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R19 DYL safe to buy?

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