2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

848 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 848 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.2%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Lights & electrics11.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Steering3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2008 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 848 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).