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VO08 TZA

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 TZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 86,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,390 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above tank rusty through clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above tank rusty through clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 70,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,715 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

play in o/s/r lower outer bush close to limits at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,266 miles

all 4 tyre worn on inner edges rear tyres worn low in centre of tread

bonnet safety catch stiff

o/s/r suspension lower arm outer bush (closest to tyre) has play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,269 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 28,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,382 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 15,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,950 miles

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside wiper blade ends split

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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VO08 TZA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO08 TZA, 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 VO08 TZA registered?

VO08 TZA is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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