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R55 JGB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,992 mi
Last recorded114,992 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 JGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 113,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,517 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,530 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,712 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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R55 JGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R55 JGB, 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 R55 JGB registered?

R55 JGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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