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T31 GLH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 GLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,275 miles

Parking brake fault on dash - parking brake opertion as normal

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake fault on dash - parking brake opertion as normal

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,094 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 90,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,875 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,875 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn air bag unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn air bag unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,741 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,520 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,020 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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T31 GLH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T31 GLH, 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 T31 GLH registered?

T31 GLH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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