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S292 TMJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 TMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play./// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays.///

Fail 22 Jan 2026 75,961 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play./// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays.///

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 68,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 47,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,201 miles

rear inner brake pads APPEAR low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,509 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 29,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,897 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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S292 TMJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 S292 TMJ, 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 S292 TMJ registered?

S292 TMJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is S292 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 TMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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