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S999 RLP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RLP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,692 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,741 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 67,260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 62,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front nearside Wing has minor damage.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre outer rim has damage not down to cords

Nearside Rear Outer Outer tyre rim has damage not down to cords

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel / Tyre rubbing inner wheel arch liner

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,013 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,010 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,458 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 33,400 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 28,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,675 miles

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

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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S999 RLP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S999 RLP, 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 S999 RLP registered?

S999 RLP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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