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RY57 WEO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 WEO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,362 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 75,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,953 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,007 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,257 miles

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,382 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,827 miles

tyres have sidewalls damage

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,286 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,200 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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RY57 WEO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY57 WEO, 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 RY57 WEO registered?

RY57 WEO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is RY57 WEO safe to buy?

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