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W8 PGW

2012 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 PGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,462 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,872 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,300 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres low tread on inner edges

o/s/r brake pad warning sensor damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,820 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,588 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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W8 PGW is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 W8 PGW, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W8 PGW registered?

W8 PGW is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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