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SG08 YLC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YLC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 113,645 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,650 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,636 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 109,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,737 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

N/s number plate lens is missing.

Pass 23 May 2018 98,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,931 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2015 73,931 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 65,846 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,846 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,571 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,715 miles

both rear tyre worn inner edges, nearing legal limit 255x35x20. o/s/r tyre cuts on inner sidewall

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,172 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges 255/35/20

Nearside front trye sidewall damaged

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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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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