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S19 RJS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 RJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,405 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,514 miles

Front Stone chip on windscreen

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stone chip on windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,333 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 88,550 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,865 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON REAR AXLE

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,474 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,940 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,940 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,345 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,302 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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S19 RJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S19 RJS, 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 S19 RJS registered?

S19 RJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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