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S16 PPK

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 PPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,566 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r indicator colour

Fail 30 Jan 2019 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r indicator colour

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,913 miles

n/s number plate light lens missing

n/s/f road wheel welded

o/s/r indicator colour

oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel

Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,913 miles

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

n/s number plate light lens missing

n/s/f road wheel welded

o/s/r indicator colour

oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,160 miles

n/s/f road wheel welded

power steering wire disconected

Fail 19 Jan 2017 99,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f road wheel welded

oil leak

power steering wire disconected

Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,881 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,764 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,301 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 78,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,564 miles

Cuts in N/S/R tyre wall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,564 miles

Cuts in N/S/R tyre wall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,795 miles

nearside rear roadwheel slight damaged

offside rear roadwheel slight damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,765 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes appear worn

rear tyres worn

slight cut to sidewall protector of nearside front tyre <report only>

smear at wipers

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S16 PPK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S16 PPK, 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 S16 PPK registered?

S16 PPK is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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