2008 Jaguar XJ · 3,358 MOT tests
2008 Jaguar XJ reliability
2008 Jaguar XJs fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 23 XJ years (3,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 25.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 94,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,358
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (130% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Suspension8.1%
- Brakes7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.1%
- Steering2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.46%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.25%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.22%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.22%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.04%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.18%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.08%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XJ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2008 Jaguar XJs fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 23 XJ years (3,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.08% of tests), position lamp not working (2.05% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Jaguar XJ shows 94,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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