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R8 SKH

2011 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,226 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,918 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,205 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,614 miles

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,894 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on discs

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,892 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on discs

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,863 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,144 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,418 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,418 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,800 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,800 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)

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

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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R8 SKH is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 R8 SKH, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R8 SKH registered?

R8 SKH is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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