MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear subframes coated in waxoil
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake wear warning lamp
Gear box fault message
N/S/R tyre close to wear markers
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources *ADVISE FIX* (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/exhaust area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front shim plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sump visually corroded no leaks time of test
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Fail on plate value of (0.53) measured 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources *ADVISE FIX* (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/exhaust area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front shim plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sump visually corroded no leaks time of test
Covers preventing access to some components.
Emission result K=0.01 1/m.
N/s number plate lens is missing.
Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
both rear tyre worn inner edges, nearing legal limit 255x35x20. o/s/r tyre cuts on inner sidewall
n/s wiper split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn on the inner edges 255/35/20
Nearside front trye sidewall damaged
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG08 YLC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SG08 YLC, 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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SG08 YLC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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