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RE08 RXZ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RXZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,361 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 78,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 75,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 62,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 62,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,372 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 48,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 32,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 32,574 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 23,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 19,066 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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RE08 RXZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE08 RXZ, 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 RE08 RXZ registered?

RE08 RXZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 RXZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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