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RF08 SZG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 SZG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 149,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 149,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,606 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 134,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 134,939 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 127,381 miles

Advice o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2019 127,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advice o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine temp wont go to 60 deg/bypassed

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 112,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 107,986 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 107,908 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,199 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,848 miles

rear discs slight wear

slight pily in o/s top ball joint

slight play in n/s/r shock bush

slight play in o/s/r lower shock bush

Fail 23 May 2011 70,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs slight wear

slight pily in o/s top ball joint

slight play in n/s/r shock bush

slight play in o/s/r lower shock bush

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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RF08 SZG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF08 SZG registered?

RF08 SZG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is RF08 SZG safe to buy?

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