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SO08 VNJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,334 mi
Last recorded61,334 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 58,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 56,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 51,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 32,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 19,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

jaguar montif fitted to bonnet

Pass 17 May 2011 8,792 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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SO08 VNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO08 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 VNJ registered?

SO08 VNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is SO08 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 VNJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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