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SC57 RPU

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 RPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,955 miles

Nearside Outer SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER FLOOR COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 May 2025 139,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 132,472 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 111,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 100,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 86,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear to and from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

slight brake judder at rear

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,488 miles

some corrosion on metal sections of brake hoses

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on metal sections of brake hoses

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,726 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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SC57 RPU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 SC57 RPU, 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 SC57 RPU registered?

SC57 RPU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SC57 RPU safe to buy?

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