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SV08 ESO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,969 mi
Last recorded148,969 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ESO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 148,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 148,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 137,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 130,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 125,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 118,471 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 118,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear to outer edge

emissions too low to record

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,867 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

no emissions print out as to low to take a reading

slight exhaust leak from both front pipes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

no emissions print out as to low to take a reading

slight exhaust leak from both front pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,655 miles

offside+nearside front tyre inner edges starting to wear

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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SV08 ESO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 ESO, 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 SV08 ESO registered?

SV08 ESO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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