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RY08 EGD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,516 mi
Last recorded185,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 185,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 179,435 miles

Rear diff leak

Fail 8 Feb 2023 179,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff leak

Pass 22 Nov 2021 172,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 167,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear DIFF SEAL LEAKING

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 167,526 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear DIFF SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 9 May 2019 151,499 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 137,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 137,224 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear slight cut in kerb protector part off tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear slight cut in kerb protector part off tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 111,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded/repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diesel smoke test results too low to register

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,708 miles

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

OSR+NSR-hand brake cable's worn on anti roll bar drop links

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,708 miles

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

OSR+NSR-hand brake cable's worn on anti roll bar drop links

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 86,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013
Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,139 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

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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RY08 EGD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY08 EGD, 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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RY08 EGD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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