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YE08 UWT

2008 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,941 mi
Last recorded62,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,941 miles

Vehicle underside has been treated with underseal.

Pass 20 May 2025 61,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to bottom of strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,071 miles

car all covered up underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 47,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,008 miles

Central Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 18,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,308 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,698 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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YE08 UWT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE08 UWT, 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 YE08 UWT registered?

YE08 UWT is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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