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RW57 RGW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,955 mi
Last recorded181,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW57 RGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 181,955 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 180,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 175,633 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 169,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 154,992 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 147,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emisions too clean to register on smoke test

Fail 26 Aug 2014 136,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emisions too clean to register on smoke test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 119,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,163 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,162 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear 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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RW57 RGW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RW57 RGW, 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 RW57 RGW registered?

RW57 RGW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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