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V9 SPF

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,605 mi
Last recorded111,605 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 SPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,593 miles

battery cable loose

Fail 30 Mar 2022 111,593 miles

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

battery cable loose

Pass 30 Mar 2021 111,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 110,808 miles

engine and body under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2020 110,808 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

engine and body under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 110,439 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 110,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamp cleaning devices not working

rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,794 miles

nsr seat belt stalk intermitant fault

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,856 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,856 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,419 miles

advise covers under car and on outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,135 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty (part of flexi hose)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,017 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE IS HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE IS VERY HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,212 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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V9 SPF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V9 SPF, 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 V9 SPF registered?

V9 SPF is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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