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R8 XJB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,980 miles

Coolant leak

E.M light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air supenson folt light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs excessively worn and pitted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,047 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs excessively worn and pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,491 miles

rear suspension low.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,491 miles

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

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

rear suspension low.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,464 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 4 Sep 2008 39,224 miles

Advise securing front number plate with screws.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 26,130 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight side wall damage to O/S and N/S front tyres and N/S rear.

wiper blades splitting on ends.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight side wall damage to O/S and N/S front tyres and N/S rear.

wiper blades splitting on ends.

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 XJB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 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 XJB, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R8 XJB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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