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R500 JEF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,847 mi
Last recorded141,847 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 141,847 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 141,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 135,490 miles

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,162 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight blow from exhaust

under body plastics obscuring some parts from view

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

dipped beam slightly different colour to each other

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,553 miles

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,397 miles

Fuel tank leaking mist on bottom fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away on the weld (4.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,553 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

zero emissions

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,294 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall, but not to cords

cut on n/s/r tyre side wall, but not to cords

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split slightly

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak from rear diff area

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall, but not to cords

cut on n/s/r tyre side wall, but not to cords

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,355 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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R500 JEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R500 JEF, 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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R500 JEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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