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A1 MKG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,641 mi
Last recorded73,641 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,388 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,678 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM DIFF.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,131 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,546 miles

Oil leak at rear differential

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,927 miles

Oil leak from rear dif ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,754 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,029 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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A1 MKG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A1 MKG, 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 A1 MKG registered?

A1 MKG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is A1 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MKG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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