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V88 DSL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 DSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 74,379 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front near down pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,864 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,013 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,168 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,168 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,589 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 5 Feb 2019 63,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,235 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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V88 DSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 V88 DSL, 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 V88 DSL registered?

V88 DSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is V88 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 DSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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