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RO08 UJH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,785 mi
Last recorded126,785 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,785 miles

car has been undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,485 miles

Car is heavily undersealed

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,090 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))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Aug 2020 108,090 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,281 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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RO08 UJH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO08 UJH, 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 RO08 UJH registered?

RO08 UJH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is RO08 UJH safe to buy?

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