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WK08 JHO

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,058 mi
Last recorded105,058 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JHO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 105,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 103,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,987 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,987 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 93,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,766 miles

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 25 May 2017 84,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt parking brake cable was routed incorrectly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 84,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt parking brake cable was routed incorrectly (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,074 miles

both rear tryes outer wall cuts

un abl to check due to eml light on shows emission fault

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tryes outer wall cuts

un abl to check due to eml light on shows emission fault

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,150 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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WK08 JHO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK08 JHO, 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 WK08 JHO registered?

WK08 JHO is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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