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VX08 EES

2008 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,470 mi
Last recorded94,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 EES
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,470 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside damage to both doors and rear arch

Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside damage to both doors and rear arch

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp out but doesn't affect cars built before 1st march 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 78,849 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,164 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Oil leak engine and differential ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,164 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

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

Oil leak engine and differential ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,740 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,156 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,402 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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VX08 EES is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VX08 EES, 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 VX08 EES registered?

VX08 EES is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is VX08 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 EES shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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