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R80 RFT

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,010 mi
Last recorded22,010 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 RFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 22,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 167,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 156,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,860 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R80 RFT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R80 RFT, 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 R80 RFT registered?

R80 RFT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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