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WG08 HRW

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,828 mi
Last recorded75,828 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,828 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,543 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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WG08 HRW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG08 HRW, 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 WG08 HRW registered?

WG08 HRW is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WG08 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 HRW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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