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X8 SNJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,827 mi
Last recorded101,827 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 SNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,827 miles

Nearside Coolant leak signs of coolant leak at nearside of engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame mounts/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,960 miles

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS WORN.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,954 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS WORN.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,886 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,520 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 67,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,655 miles

Front tyres worn on edges rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,536 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 41,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,398 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,789 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 19,788 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X8 SNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X8 SNJ, 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 X8 SNJ registered?

X8 SNJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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