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V3 GOJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,845 mi
Last recorded167,845 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 GOJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 167,845 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 167,818 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 165,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,291 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 158,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 152,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 152,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 132,055 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 132,052 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,285 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,844 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

o/s/r tyre has nail in tyre tread area

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,725 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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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V3 GOJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V3 GOJ, 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 V3 GOJ registered?

V3 GOJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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