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ST08 OKJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,097 mi
Last recorded122,097 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,980 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive N/S/R DIFF LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 116,519 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,655 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 109,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front bonnet catch not securing but bonnet secure from n.s catch

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 106,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 106,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,055 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,055 miles

Nearside Front small cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,330 miles

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,725 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,725 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf tyre worn on inner tread

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

Osf tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 30,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Undertray fitted engine sills and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

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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ST08 OKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST08 OKJ, 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 ST08 OKJ registered?

ST08 OKJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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