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XJ08 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,923 mi
Last recorded74,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,923 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 67,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/zr20 lump on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,925 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 JAG, 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 JAG registered?

XJ08 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is XJ08 JAG safe to buy?

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