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RY08 UMO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,647 mi
Last recorded82,647 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 80,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail subframe cradle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,600 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 76,600 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front section at front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 72,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,428 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 68,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,064 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,064 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,808 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,808 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 58,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,825 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 51,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,851 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 33,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 23,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,831 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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RY08 UMO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UMO, 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 RY08 UMO registered?

RY08 UMO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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