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XJ08 TOM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,089 mi
Last recorded28,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 28,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 25,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 22,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material braided (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material braided (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material braided (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material braided (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 19,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 13,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 11,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,100 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,621 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Off side front tyre has cracks in tread

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,441 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,598 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 3,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TOM 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 88.9%.

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 TOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJ08 TOM registered?

XJ08 TOM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is XJ08 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ08 TOM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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