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T8 RPJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,454 mi
Last recorded46,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 RPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 46,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,869 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension rubbers perished

Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,018 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all suspension rubbers at rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 44,015 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all suspension rubbers at rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,876 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 42,870 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,924 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection of floors, engine and sills

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,644 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,050 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s, lower shocker (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on disc edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,629 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on disc edges

Fail 6 Jan 2016 31,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on disc edges

Pass 14 May 2014 28,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 25,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,867 miles

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,602 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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T8 RPJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T8 RPJ, 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 T8 RPJ registered?

T8 RPJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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