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V8 XGM

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,778 mi
Last recorded34,778 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,778 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 34,771 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 31,946 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 31,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

possible hub worn where rtack rod sits

Pass 3 May 2024 30,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 27,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 21,442 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,967 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 19,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,230 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 19,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 18,239 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 18,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,724 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 13,941 miles

N/S front tyre bald on very inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,941 miles

N/S front tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,044 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V8 XGM is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 XGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V8 XGM is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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