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W55 SPL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,667 mi
Last recorded55,667 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 51,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 51,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 48,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,179 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 31,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,601 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W55 SPL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W55 SPL, 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 W55 SPL registered?

W55 SPL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is W55 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 SPL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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