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XJ58 SOV

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,013 mi
Last recorded145,013 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ58 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 145,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,751 miles

emissions to clean for a result

Fail 23 Mar 2022 64,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean for a result

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,865 miles

dpf full light illuminated

emissions to clean for results

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,086 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r leading to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

rear brake pipe fixings / unions corroding

rear brake rigid pipes (part of flexy) are corroded. Visual check only as limited / restricted space for corrosion assessment tool. Passed and advised

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 May 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,060 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 29,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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XJ58 SOV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel 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 XJ58 SOV, 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 XJ58 SOV registered?

XJ58 SOV is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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The MOT history for XJ58 SOV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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