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SYT 8

2012 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYT 8
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,767 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,339 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,339 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

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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SYT 8 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 SYT 8, 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 14 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 SYT 8 registered?

SYT 8 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SYT 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYT 8 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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