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WG57 MVT

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,244 mi
Last recorded100,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 MVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 100,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 99,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,688 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,284 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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WG57 MVT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG57 MVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG57 MVT registered?

WG57 MVT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is WG57 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 MVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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