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WG08 HSL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,571 mi
Last recorded73,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 68,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various rubber gaitors deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,353 miles

Nearside rear outer lower ball joint gaiter burst.

Slight knock from both front track control arms.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge. 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge.255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working Both. (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight knock from both front track control arms.

Nearside rear outer lower ball joint gaiter burst.

Pass 24 May 2016 58,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2016 58,623 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 54,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside side repeater lens broken

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside side repeater lens broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and centrally

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,259 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 HSL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG08 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

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