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YH08 RYP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,190 mi
Last recorded109,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 RYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,535 miles

Parking Brake system indicates a fault but operates as intended - warning on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 101,294 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar links fitted on the wrong side

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,922 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,882 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,041 miles

washers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,918 miles

front rear brake discs slightly scord

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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YH08 RYP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH08 RYP, 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 YH08 RYP registered?

YH08 RYP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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