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YC08 XZP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 XZP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,243 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,206 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,145 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracking/perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,913 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,509 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on shoulders

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut but has no visible cords

both rear tyre starting to crack around tread base

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 39,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 34,706 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 31,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,973 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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YC08 XZP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC08 XZP, 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 YC08 XZP registered?

YC08 XZP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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