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RJ08 XUA

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,364 mi
Last recorded126,364 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges' shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 126,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges' shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 120,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 106,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 98,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 93,497 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2020 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2019 86,869 miles

Bonnet switch indicates it is open when it is securely closed.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 83,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 78,260 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 58,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 47,117 miles

2 TRONT TYRES WORN ON INER EDGE

Fail 8 May 2014 47,117 miles

2 TRONT TYRES WORN ON INER EDGE

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,579 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,518 miles

nearside rear tye sidewall slighty damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 29,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,221 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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RJ08 XUA is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ08 XUA registered?

RJ08 XUA is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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