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SW04 OLD

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 OLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,754 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 90,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,168 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,949 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,578 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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SW04 OLD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SW04 OLD, 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 SW04 OLD registered?

SW04 OLD is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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