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ST08 SDT

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 SDT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER AND INNER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER AND INNER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,987 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 72,987 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,984 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,145 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 55,136 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,278 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,055 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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ST08 SDT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SDT, 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 SDT registered?

ST08 SDT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is ST08 SDT safe to buy?

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