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S50 MJP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,084 mi
Last recorded33,084 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 MJP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 32,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust connectors just behind both cats (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,256 miles

Nearside Rear lower arm outer bush boots split

Nearside Rear tie rod inner boot deteriorated

Offside Rear lower arm bush split

Fail 4 Jul 2017 28,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,704 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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S50 MJP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S50 MJP, 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 S50 MJP registered?

S50 MJP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is S50 MJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 MJP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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