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RV08 YME

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,781 mi
Last recorded65,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 65,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,573 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,573 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall -255/40 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 255/40 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 255/40 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,377 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,582 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 11,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 10,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 7,031 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 7,014 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 YME is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

RV08 YME is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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