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SF08 WRX

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 104,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 104,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 95,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive

rear suspension corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2019 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive

rear suspension corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,369 miles

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,834 miles

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

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,834 miles

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

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

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,200 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,162 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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SF08 WRX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SF08 WRX, 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 SF08 WRX registered?

SF08 WRX is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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