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RV08 SFU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 SFU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,747 miles

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

under tray

Fail 26 Oct 2023 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,780 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,780 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2013 86,714 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2013 86,714 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,690 miles

extensive covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2012 62,685 miles

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

both rear tyres worn heavily down to legal limit

extensive covers fitted to underside of vehicle

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs have signs of wear.

Some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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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RV08 SFU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RV08 SFU, 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 RV08 SFU registered?

RV08 SFU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RV08 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 SFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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