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YD08 HTG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,590 mi
Last recorded116,590 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HTG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabilizer arm top dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabilizer arm top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 108,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine diff has excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabilizer arm top dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabilizer arm top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,013 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 96,013 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 82,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 70,141 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 70,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,128 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2015 61,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,475 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2013 50,673 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 May 2013 50,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2012 43,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,474 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

nail in osr tyre

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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YD08 HTG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD08 HTG, 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 YD08 HTG registered?

YD08 HTG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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