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SL57 WNB

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WNB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553520 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553520 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 60,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe attached to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe attached to hose nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components attached nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 60,806 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at chassis coming from abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe attached to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe attached to hose nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components attached nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

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))

Fail 20 May 2024 60,077 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DPF BLOCK SIGN ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 59,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,114 miles

front reg slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 54,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

rear brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,755 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,481 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 24,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL57 WNB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL57 WNB, 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 SL57 WNB registered?

SL57 WNB is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SL57 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 WNB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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