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T30 HRH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

179,777 mi
Last recorded179,777 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 HRH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 179,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 175,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 73,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 171,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 69,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 69,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 169,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight cut on tyre wall

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 164,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 160,608 miles

trays fitted under body can not check some coponents

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,267 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 158,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 158,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 155,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 154,039 miles

all pads appear low

discs corroded inside faces

Fail 5 Nov 2016 154,038 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear before under tray osf (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear before under tray osf (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section (3.6.B.2c)

all pads appear low

discs corroded inside faces

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 149,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,049 miles

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

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

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on nearside rear anti roll bar link due to missing top rubber spacer

Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 138,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 130,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 114,091 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,685 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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T30 HRH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 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 T30 HRH, 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 T30 HRH registered?

T30 HRH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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