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Y4 XJL

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 101,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,696 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 / tyre is starting to wear on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,632 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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Y4 XJL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc 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 Y4 XJL, 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 Y4 XJL registered?

Y4 XJL is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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