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Y999 AEH

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,599 mi
Last recorded169,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 AEH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 169,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 166,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 157,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 150,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 141,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 131,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,701 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 110,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,714 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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Y999 AEH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y999 AEH, 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 Y999 AEH registered?

Y999 AEH is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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