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W1 XJR

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,910 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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W1 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W1 XJR, 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 W1 XJR registered?

W1 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is W1 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 XJR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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