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YX08 RHJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,609 mi
Last recorded124,609 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 RHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,851 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre paddled on edges

Offside Front tyre paddled on edges

Offside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 86,605 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox area.

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 5 May 2015 86,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from gearbox area.

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,561 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,993 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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YX08 RHJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX08 RHJ, 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 YX08 RHJ registered?

YX08 RHJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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