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A6 SSS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,374 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,295 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,574 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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A6 SSS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A6 SSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 SSS registered?

A6 SSS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is A6 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 SSS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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