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WSG 480

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,493 mi
Last recorded52,493 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSG 480
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 52,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 52,493 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,759 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 48,750 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (rose joint) slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 42,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,573 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2017 34,830 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

engine malfunction light on

Fail 10 May 2017 34,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

engine malfunction light on

Pass 18 May 2016 31,844 miles

engine malfunction light on

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

engine malfunction light on

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,511 miles

engine malfunction light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,923 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 24,923 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 10 May 2013 22,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,498 miles

traction control light on and inoperative due to being a specialist vehicle

Pass 4 May 2012 18,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,537 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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WSG 480 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSG 480, 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 WSG 480 registered?

WSG 480 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is WSG 480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSG 480 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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