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VX58 FXG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 FXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both tie rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2026 114,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,478 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2025 102,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,380 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 82,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,062 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 74,060 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,052 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 58,648 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2020 58,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,341 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,610 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,435 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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VX58 FXG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX58 FXG, 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 VX58 FXG registered?

VX58 FXG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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