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XJ08 EDS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,457 mi
Last recorded148,457 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 EDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,208 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (Rearward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 120,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 118,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,479 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear hub - lower bush worn - both sides

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear hub - lower bush worn - both sides

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,911 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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XJ08 EDS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJ08 EDS, 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 XJ08 EDS registered?

XJ08 EDS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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