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VO08 UXS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and sub fram corodded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 66,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,560 miles

front and rear brake flexi ferrules coroded not excessive at test

Pass 2 May 2015 43,337 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres bald on very inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,864 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,517 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades split

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside rear tyre - cracking between tread

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,765 miles

Both front tyres - slight cracking between tread

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 UXS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

VO08 UXS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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