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XJ08 ENG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 ENG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,476 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 85,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush yellow chalked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush yellow chalked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer b joint yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,943 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 82,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,888 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012
Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,818 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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XJ08 ENG 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 83.3%.

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 ENG, 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 ENG registered?

XJ08 ENG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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