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SA08 NDC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 NDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,260 miles

age related corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Mar 2026 85,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,804 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A less 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A less 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,433 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins on to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,783 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported bracke lower cat broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SA08 NDC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel 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 SA08 NDC, 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 SA08 NDC registered?

SA08 NDC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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